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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Kiara Grant wins 60m at Penn State National Meet

Kiara Grant was in top form on Friday’s opening day of the Penn State National Meet. In the heats, Grant…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Javon Francis loses season opener, Damar Forbes win at Houston G5 & Super 22 Invitational

Jamaican Damar Forbes and Warren Hazel of St. Kitts and Nevis were only Caribbean winners on Friday's (31 Jan) opening…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Allyson Felix opens season with 60m victory in Michigan

American track and field legend Allyson Felix warmed up for next weekend's high-profiled Millrose Games by topping the women's 60m…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Charokee Young wins 800m at Texas Tech Invitational

The Texas A&M freshman beat Alyssa Brewer, 2:08.56 and Bailey Goggans of Winners Edge, 2:09.71.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Williams wins TJ, Chambers, Matherson miss out on 100m at Texas Tech Invitational

Kimberly Williams won the women's triple jump on day one of the Texas Tech Invitational, Friday (31 January) at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Allyson Felix warms up for Briana Williams’ clash

Allyson Felix will open her indoor season at this weekend's (1 February) Power Five Invitational in Ann Arbor, Michigan

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Teenager Davis signs professional contract

The 16-year-old announced via her social media page on Thursday, 30 January her decision. "Thank you, @adidasrunning.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Asafa talks retirement, Tokyo 2020 medal, 100th sub-10 and warns young sprinter

Asafa Powell, after his run in Boston at the New Balance Boston Grand Prix, spoke about his performance, Olympic Games,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

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