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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Rushell Clayton happy with bronze performance #Doha2019

Rushell Clayton described as "awsome' the feelings to win bronze in the women's 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Athletics…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Steven Gardiner: “I can’t believe I am a world champion” #Doha2019

Steven Gardiner still can't believe he is the world 400m champion. "I can't believe I am a world champion," said…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ricketts aims long in triple jump final #Doha2019

Diamond League winner Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica qualified for the women’s triple jump final without much fuss on day 7…

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Steven Gardiner targets top spot in 400m final #Doha2019

Bahamian Steven Gardiner led a Caribbean sweep in semi-final two winning in a season’s best 44.13 seconds here at the…

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Demish Gaye aims to give his all in 400m final #Doha2019

Demish Gaye clinched the other non-automatic spot after placing third in a season’s best 44.66 seconds in his heat of…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Orlando Ortega reacts to McLeod interference in 110H final #Doha2019

World 110m hurdles bronze medallist Orlando Ortega of Spain has commented publicly on the situation with Jamaica's Omar McLeod.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Shericka Jackson happy with her bronze medal #Doha2019

Shericka Jackson said she ran "pretty good race" and is happy with her bronze medal. Jackson ran a personal best…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Miller-Uibo happy with silver medal performance #Doha2019

Shaunae Miller-Uibo is happy with her personal best and silver medal effort in the women's 400m final at the IAAF…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ortega awarded 110H bronze medal after second appeal #Doha2019

Orlando Ortega of Spain will get a share of the bronze medal from Wednesday night's 110m hurdles final at the…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Cedenio ready to give his best in 400m final #Doha2019

Trinidad & Tobago’s Machel Cedenio ran aggressively to win in a season’s best 44.41 seconds, knocking out pre championships favourites…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Akeem Bloomfield happy to be in 400m final #Doha2019

Jamaica’s Akeem Bloomfield made his first IAAF World Athletics Championships final after coming through for third, in 44.77 seconds to…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

McLeod apologises to Ortega for ‘costing’ him Doha 2019 medal

Omar McLeod, who failed to defend with London 2017 world title because of a hamstring injury in Doha 2019, sent…

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