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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Usain Bolt featured in Super Bowl commercial

Track and field legend Usain Bolt is featured in Michelob Ultra commercial for Super Bowl Sunday (2 Feb). In the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

VCB gets helping hand in preparation for 6th Olympic Games

In a social media post, Campbell-Brown, who won the 200m titles in Athens 204 and Beijing 2008, thank "Hyperice for…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

World Athletics describes as “extremely serious” charges against RusAF

World Athletics will be reviewing the files submitted to them by the AIU over the next couple of days.

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Asafa Powell talks Tokoyo 2020, more sub-10 and what keeps him on track

Asafa Powell, who twice set the world 100m records between 2005 and 2008 with times of 9.77 and 9.74, is…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaica’s Thomas wins, but it was Keni’s day at Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational

Jamaica's World U20 110m hurdles champion Damion Thomas won his event, but it was American Kendra "Keni" Harrison that left…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kevona Davis: “I am feeling alive and well”

Kevona Davis said she is "alive" and "raring to go" for the 2020 track and field season. Davis' comment came…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shamier Little, 2nd in Boston Indoor 300m, targets #Nanjing2020 medal

Shamier Little is looking forward to the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. "My plan is a run a full…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jessica Beard, 3rd at Boston Indoor, targets 1st Olympic

Jessica Beard, who finished third at the New Balance Boston Indoor, the first in World Athletics Tour Series, said she…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fate of World Indoor #Nanjing2020 to be decided this week

World Athletics said it's in consultation with the World Health Organization and will make a decision soon about its World…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Two Jamaicans, one Kittian win at Fas Trak Invitational in Houston

Three Caribbean athletes, Chanice Bonner, Verone Chambers and Warren Hazel were winners at Saturday’s Fas Trak Invitational in Houston, Texas.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Asafa Powell says he’s still strong and fast, despite Kemp’s ‘old guy’ statement

Kemp beat former two-time 100m world record holder Powell to win the 60 metres race at the Boston Indoor Grand…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read