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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Danielle Williams continues good form, Keni Harrison 7.80 in Clemson

Jamaican Williams won her heat of the women's 60mH in 8.02 ahead of Brandee Johnson of Florida 8.40s. She later…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Ashley Irby finishes 2nd at Liberty Kickoff 2020

Bermudian Ashley Irby opened up her indoor season by competing in the Liberty Kickoff 2020.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Briana Williams changes gear

Briana Williams ran two indoor and one outdoor 60m races between January 11 and February 8.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt pours cold water on Hill’s Olympics dream

Track and field legend Usain Bolt has poured cold water on Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Tyreek Hill hopes of…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaicans top fairly good Caribbean performances in Indiana

Caribbean athletes performed reasonably well at the Meyo Invitational in Notre Dame, Indiana on the weekend (7-8 Feb).

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Brown, Demps win at Camel City Invitational

Rasheem Brown and Jeff Demps were winners at the Camel City Invitational in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on the weekend (7-8…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Campbell secures win on US Indoor circuit

Jamaican Rajindra Campbell took the men’s shot put event the Southern Lion Invitational in Joplin, Missouri last Saturday (8 Feb).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaican Whyte wins long jump in Canada

Damar Whyte won the men’s long jump at the Ontario Open Championships in Canada on the weekend (8-9 Feb).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fedrick Dacres ends as “King of the Ring” in Kingston

World silver medalist Fedrick Dacres was in excellent form at the weekend's (8 Feb) King of the Ring Throwing Meet…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shawn D Thompson gets close to Tokyo2020 Olympics qualifying mark

Shawn D Thompson enjoyed a fantastic day at Saturday's (8 Feb) 42nd staging of the Milo Western Relays held on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Asafa’s MVP misses out; Sprintec, GC Foster College dominate Milo Western Relays

GC Foster College-based athletes dominated the 42nd staging of the Milo Western Relays held on their home track on Saturday…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

KC sweep 4x1s; Davis, Clayton twins lead Edwin Allen at Milo Western Relays

Kingston College, Edwin Allen and Holmwood shone brightest at Saturday's Milo Western Relays held at GC Foster College in Spanish…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read