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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World records ratified by IAAF

The following world records have been ratified... World records Men's decathlon: 9126 Kevin Mayer (FRA) Talence 16 Sep 2018 Previous:…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt’s football career ‘unlikely’ at Central Coast Mariners

Usain Bolt is ‘unlikely’ to sign a contract with Central Coast Mariners ‘without financial contribution of an external third party,'…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

NACAC Chatoyer International Endurance 10K

NACAC CHATOYER INTERNATIONAL ENDURANCE 10K "The world's most challenging 10K" Team Athletics St. Vincent and the Grenadines (TASVG) is extending…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Miller-Uibo nominated for Female Athlete of the Year

Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been nominated for IAAF Athlete of the Year. The Bahamian, who has been unbeaten in 15 races…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce’s Statue unveiled

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange unveiled the statue during a ceremony, which was attended by…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce’s statue to be unveiled on October 14

The statue of Jamaican Olympian Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce will be unveiled on Sunday, 14 October 2018.

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Racers Grand Prix takes later date in June 2019

According to the NACAC calendar, Racers Grand Prix, traditionally set for the first Saturday in June, will now be staged…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Bascombe resigns as Chairman of Grenada Invitational Inc

The person behind the formation of the Grenada Invitational, an international track & field event staged for the past two…

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Kipchoge’s 2:01:39 moves marathon world record closer to two-hour barrier

Not since the days of the first sub-four-minute mile has one barrier attracted so much focus in the world of…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Williams, Dacres, Thomas secure wins at Continental Cup

Danielle Williams, Fedrick Dacres and Donald Thomas won their events at the IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava on Saturday (8…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Sanique Walker off on scholarship to Texas

Sanique Walker will be leaving the island next week to take up her track and field scholarship with the University…

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Clarke skips Continental Cup to focus on 2019 season

The 2019 season is very long, and with this in mind, Andre Clarke, and his coach decided to skip the…

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