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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Jamaica suffer 4×4 blow at World U20 Championships

Jamaica suffered a huge blow on Saturday (July 14) morning. This at the 17th IAAF World U20 Championships. Jamaica were disqualifed…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Salmon pleased with silver medal at World U20 Championships

Shiann Salmon is happy to end "a very difficult race" with a silver medal. She won the 400m hurdles medal…

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Taylor happy with silver medal at World U20 Championships

Christopher Taylor said his silver medal "means a lot to me going forward." Taylor ran 45.38secs for second at the…

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Taylor, Salmon win silver, Sawyers bronze at World U20 Championships

Jamaica won three medals at the 16th IAAF World U20 Championships on Friday (13 July). Team captains Christopher Taylor and…

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Williams on course for sprint double at World U20 Championships

All but one Jamaicans progressed to the semi-final or final round of their events on Friday’s (13 July) opening session of…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Ato Boldon reacts to Briana Williams’ 100m glory at World U20 Championships

Ato Boldon reacts to Briana Williams’ 100m glory at World U20 Championships. The Ato Boldon-coached sprinter won the gold medal,…

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Williams expresses feeling after winning 100m title at World U20 Championships

Briana Williams expresses feeling after winning 100m title at World U20 Championships. The Ato Boldon-coached athlete won the gold medal,…

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Shiann Salmon ready to work for medal at World U20 Championships

Shiann Salmon ready to work for a medal at World U20 Championships. She will enter Friday's (July 13) women's 400m…

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Jamaicans in action, three hunt medals on day 4 at World U20 Championships

Christopher Taylor, Chantz Sawyers and Shiann Salmon headline the Jamaicans in action on Friday's 4th day at the 16th IAAF…

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Williams, Thomas strike gold for Jamaica at World U20 Championships

TAMPERE, Finland - Briana Williams and Damion Thomas won gold medals for Jamaica on Thursday's third day of the 16th…

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Four Jamaicans go in search of medals today at World U20 Championships

Four Jamaicans, Orlando Bennett, Damion Thomas, Stacey-Ann Williams and Brianna Williams go in search of medals today at World U20…

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James-King, Ledgister in 400h semis at World U20 Championships

TAMPERE, Finland - Mixed results for Jamaican athletes on Thursday's (12 July) opening session of the 16th IAAF World U20…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read