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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Ortega Appeals For 110mH Bronze Medal After McLeod Interference #Doha2019

Jamaica's Omar McLeod, who obstructed Ortega, was later disqualified from the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Orlando Ortego…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Brathwaite Wins Appeal Against Levy In 100mH Semis #Doha2019

Team Barbados filed an Appeal after the Semi-Finals 110m Hurdles Men, Heat 1 at the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Natoya Goule pleased with being a finalist #Doha2019

Natoya Goule finished 6th in the women's #800m final with a time of 2:00.11. Goule and American Ajee Wilson led…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Allyson Felix happy for her friend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Allyson Felix said she is very happy for her friend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who won the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jonielle Smith pleased with Doha 2019 performance

Jonielle Smith was satisfied with her IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Smith finished 6th in the final in 11.06secs.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Elaine Thompson Hopes To Move On Quickly From Doha 2019 Disappointment

Olympic sprint double champion Elaine Thompson is hoping to bury the ghost of Doha 2019 and return stronger for Toyko…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson Pulls Out Of World Athletics Championships #Doha2019

Elaine Thompson has pulled out of the women's 200m set for later tonight (1 Oct) at the 17th IAAF World…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Anthonique Strachan Moves Into 200m semi-final #Doha2019

Anthonique Strachan spoke after her first-round performance at the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Shaunae Miller-Uibo ready to “put on a show” Doha 2019

” It was a pretty good run actually, it has been a few weeks since I ran a race,” said…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Video: Fedrick Dacres Talks About His Historic Silver Medal #Doha2019

Fedrick Dacres said "its a great feeling" to win a medal at the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Video: Fedrick Dacres “Confident” Ahead Of Discus Final #Doha2019

Fedrick Dacres is confident ahead of his discus final at the 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships here in Qatar.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Puerto Rican Wesley Vazquez Looks Good For A Medal #Doha2019

Puerto Rican Wesley Vazquez has put himself in an excellent position to take the men's 800m title at the 17th…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read