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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Briana Williams In Jamaica’s Team Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships

Briana Williams is in Jamaica's team for the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Qatar.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Briana Williams Anti-Doping Hearing Set For Sept 10

Jamaica's rising star Briana Williams will face the Independent Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel on Tuesday (10 Sept).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Paul Francis To Lecture At NACAC Coaches’ Conference

Jamaican Paul Francis will be one of the presenters at next month's North America, Central America and Caribbean Track &…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo Pledges $25,000 To Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

Olympic 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo has pledged $25,000 to the relief efforts in The Bahamas. Abaco and Grand Bahamas were…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Warren Weir, Alexan Stewart Announce Engagement

Olympic Games 200m bronze medallist Warren Weir has engaged to his girlfriend, Alexan Stewart. Stewart is a contestant in the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Kirani James Returns With Sub-45 In Spain

Grenadian Kirani James marked his return to form with a sub-45 second run at Friday's (6 Sept) Memorial Francisco Ramon…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Danielle Williams Too Hot For Keni Harrison In Brussels Diamond League 100H

Danielle Williams became the first Jamaican woman to win a sprint hurdles Diamond League title. She won at Friday's (6…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Noah Lyles Wins 200m Brussels Diamond League

Noah Lyles secured the IAAF Diamond league 100m/200m double with victory at Friday's (6 Sept) Memorial Van Damme, Brussels Diamond…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Asher-Smith Edges Out Fraser-Pryce In Brussels Diamond League

Dina Asher-Smith edged out Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the women's 100m at Friday's (6 Sept) Memorial Van Damme, Brussels Diamond League.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bloomfield Losses To Norman and Kerley In Brussels

Akeem Bloomfield got third in Friday’s (6 Sept) Memorial Van Damme, Brussels Diamond League men’s 400m dash. Michael Norman won…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Javon Francis Wins 400m at Blue Marlin Classic

Javon Francis missed Doha 2019 World Championships automatic qualifying mark at the Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic, dubbed "Last…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

McLeod, Ricketts Secure Wins At Berlin World Challenge Meeting

Omar McLeod and Shanieka Ricketts secured victories at Sunday's (1 Sept) ISTAF Berlin World Challenge Meeting in Germany.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read