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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McLeod, Gayle win, but Lyles’ 9.86 stands out at Shanghai DL

Omar McLeod and Tajay Gayle were the only two Jamaican winners at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday (18 May).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

World Relays 2019 | T&T strike 4×4 gold; Jamaica snatch 3 medals

Trinidad and Tobago won the men’s 4x400m while Jamaica snatched three medals on Sunday’s (12 May) final day of the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

LSU win SEC men’s title

The LSU men’s track and field team claimed its 23rd Southeastern Conference outdoor championship on Saturday night at John McDonnell…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

LIVE Stream | JAAA All-Comers Meet 1

The first in a series of JAAA All-Comers Meet Live Streaming on Trackalerts.com, Saturday, 11 May 2019

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Seiko renews its partnership with the IAAF for ten more years

Seiko and the IAAF today announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership for a further 10 years, until the end…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Penn Relays to get IAAF World Athletics Heritage Plaque

IAAF President Sebastian Coe announced 11 new locations for the IAAF World Athletics Heritage Plaque at tonight’s IAAF / LOC Dinner…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Grant breaks VCB 100m junior record

Former Alpha Academy athlete Kiara Grant is Jamaica’s new junior 100m record holder.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Blake open season with sub-10 clocking in Florida

Former world 100m champion launched his 100m campaign with a sub-10 seconds victory at last Saturday’s (5 May 2019) PURE…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce wins 200m at Nike Seniors Link Up

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the women’s 200m at the Nike Seniors Link Up at the National Stadium in Kingston on Saturday…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Penn Relays 2019 | Edwin Allen top 4x800m

Edwin Allen won their 5th High School Girls’ 4×800 Championship of America Penn Relays title on Friday (26 April).

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read