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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Sanique Walker aims to improve at World U20 Championships

Sanique Walker, who is fighting off a hamstring problem, secured one of the automatic qualifying spots in her 400m hurdles…

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Christopher Taylor happy with 1st round outing at World U20 Championships

In the men’s 400m, Christopher Taylor went out fast, cruised home in 46.10secs at the IAAF World U20 Championships here…

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Chantz Sawyers optimistic at World U20 Championships

Chantz Sawyers was easy in taking heat 4 of the men's 400m in 46.52 on Wednesday’s second day (11 July)…

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Briana Williams confident after fast opener at World U20 Championships

Briana Williams confident after fast opener on Wednesday’s second day (11 July) of the 16th IAAF World U20 Championships.

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Pinnock happy with bronze medal at World U20 Championships

The bronze in the men's long jump went to Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock, his nation’s first ever long jump medal at…

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Pinnock wins Jamaica’s first medal at World U20 Championships

Wayne Pinnock won Jamaica’s first ever long jump medal at the IAAF World U20 Championships on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Orlando Bennett happy with 1st round performance at World U20 Championships

Orlando Bennett expressed satisfaction with his 1st round performance at IAAF World U20 Championships. Bennett will enter the semi-final with…

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Damion Thomas to clear up technique in semis at World U20 Championships

Damion Thomas was very comfortable in the men's 110m hurdles qualifying round on day 2 of the IAAF World U-20…

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Taylor, Williams lead way for Jamaica at World U20 Championships

Christopher Taylor and Briana Williams led the way for Jamaica on Wednesday’s second day (11 July) of the 16th IAAF…

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World U20 LIVE updates

LIVE updates from the IAAF World U20 Championships Tampere 2018 between Tuesday 10 July and Sunday 15 July will be…

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Stacey-Ann Williams advances to 400m semis at World U20 Championships

Stacey-Ann Williams completed a perfect day for Jamaica juniors on Tuesday's opening day (10 July) of the 16th IAAF World…

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Shakwon Coke happy to be in LJ final at World U20 Championships

Shakwon Coke, 7.55m, will represent Jamaica in the men’s long jump final here at the World U20 Championships in Tampere,…

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