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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Tianna Bartoletta’s Inside Athletics episode is unmissable

"I'm unguarded with my responses and interactions" Tianna T. Bartoletta's Inside Athletics episode is unmissable.

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Harper-Nelson returns from retirement

Dawn Harper-Nelson, the 2008 Olympic 100m hurdles champion, who announced her comeback from retirement this week, says she resumed training…

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Elaine Thompson wedding photos

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson married Derron Herah on Saturday, 2 November 2019.

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Briana Williams is USA’s High School Athlete of the Year 2019

Track and Field News waited on the outcome of a positive test for potential 100m record-setter Briana Williams.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Campbell-Brown statue unveiled at National Stadium Park

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says that the statue in honour of Veronica…

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in race for Female World Athlete of the Year 2019

This week marks the opening of the voting process for the 2019 World Athletes of the Year ahead of the…

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Steven Gardiner inline for Male World Athlete of the Year 2019

The 2019 World Athletes of the Year ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2019 in Monaco on Saturday 23 November.

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Anderson Peters speaks about javelin success #Doha2019

Anderson Peters, the St. Andrews, Grenada, native is just the second world champion from the island in any event and…

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Ricketts elated to win silver at Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships

Shanieka Ricketts secured silver in the women's triple jump on Saturday's penultimate day of the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaica women speak about 4x100m success #Doha2019

Jamaica won the women's 4x100m relay on Saturday's penultimate day of the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Trinidad & Tobago into 4x100m final #Doha2019

Trinidad and Tobago's quartet of Reyare Thomas, Kelly-Ann Baptiste, Kamaria Durant and Semoy Hackett are elated to be in the…

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Jamaica 4×1 female quartet ready to strike in Doha 2019

Team Jamaica with an impressive win in Heat 2 of the Women’s4x100m at the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019!

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