Anthony Foster

Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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Venson in record-breaking form at SW Isaac Henry Invitational

Kevroy Venson was in record-breaking form at Saturday's SW Isaac Henry Invitational on at the National Stadium in Kingston.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Barbados’ 11-yr-old girl clocks 23.13secs in 200m?

Jakaira Jones-Smith ran an unbelievably 200m time at Thursday's (20 Feb) Barbados' Primary School Athletics Championships in under scrutiny.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Results | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais | Feb 2020

Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (FRA) (FRA) - 19 Feb 2020 - Results

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

In-depth analysis of Edwin Allen’s 43.80 run

Edwin Allen's devastating 43.80 secs run on Wednesday's (19 Feb) final day of Central Champs at GC Foster College -…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Edwin Allen Class 2 sprint team in destructive form at Central Champs

Edwin Allen continued to show their sprint strength with another devastating performance in the Class 2 girls' 4x100m final at…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Davis, Clayton stand tall at Central Champs

Edwin Allen High’s duo of Kevona Davis and Tina Clayton secured 200m titles on Central Champs 2020 final day Wednesday…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tia Clayton runs stunner at Central Champs

Tia Clayton was in devastating form on Wednesday’s (19 Feb) second day of the 2020 Central Athletics Championships at GC…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce clears air on retirement plans

Contrary to reports that world top sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce would retire after Eugene 2021 World Athletics Championships, the Jamaican has…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Alabama Track & Field Wraps Up Indoor Regular Season at Texas Tech Shootout

Alabama track and field wrapped up the indoor regular season on Saturday evening at the Texas Tech Shootout and Vanderbilt…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Goule, Williams among four Jamaican winners at Tiger Paw Invitational

Jamaicans Natoya Goule, Kimberly Williams, Lloydricia Cameron and Jordan Scott were winners the Tiger Paw Invitational held at Clemson in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Results | Corporate Area Development | Feb 2020

Results from the 2020 Corporate Area Development held at the National Stadium on Saturday, 15 February 2020.

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Sprinters struggle with strong headwind at Ben Francis Invitational

Athletes battled strong headwind at Saturday's (15 Feb) Ben Francis Invitational Meet held at GC Foster College in Spanish Town.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read