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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Fraser-Pryce says outing was emotional at JN Racers Grand Prix

Fraser-Pryce, in her second international race since giving birth in 2017, won the JN Racers Grand Prix women's 100m in…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Zharnel Hughes runs 9.91 at JN Racers Grand Prix

Zharnel Hughes won the men’s 100m, running his first sub-10secs, 9.91 to beat American Noah Lyles, 9.93 at the Jn…

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Brianna Williams 3rd at JN Racers Grand Prix

Brianna Willimas, in her first race against the pros, ran 11.26 for third place at the JN Racers Grand Prix…

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Watch Akeem Bloomfield 43.94 run at NCAA Championships

4⃣3⃣.6⃣1⃣ INSANE!!! ??? #ncaaTF pic.twitter.com/CmUxc1t8wv — NCAA Track & Field (@NCAATrackField) June 9, 2018 Akeem Bloomfield became the second Jamaican…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Watch Sydney McLaughlin 53.96 run to win at NCAA Championships

Sydney McLaughlin floats to the finish to win her first #ncaaTF ? in the 400 Hurdles with a time 53.96secs

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Fraser-Pryce wins, Hughes dips below 10secs at JN Racers Grand Prix

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was one of seven Jamaican winners, but it was Zharnel Hughes’ 100m victory that standout at Saturday’s 3rd…

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Clarke runs 48.29 PB at Star Athletics Sprint Series

Jamaican Andre Clarke was in top form at Saturday’s (9 June) Star Athletics Sprint Series in Florida. He beat his…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Brianna Williams ready for seniors test at JN Racers Grand Prix

Jamaican junior sprinter Brianna Williams said she is ready for Saturday's JN Racers Grand Prix. The Carifta Games sprint double…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

200m record within sight but not 400m says Shaunae Miller-Uibo

Olympic Games 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo believes the women’s 200m world record will be easier to break than the 400m.…

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Noah Lyles eyes Bolt’s 19.19 WR; Says it hurts to see Jamaica dominate

American sprinter Noah Lyles believes he can erase Usain Bolt’s 19.19s 200m world record. He said if by 2020 the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

“I still feel 25” says Asafa Powell

Asafa Powell feels a lot younger than his age. He is 35 years old but said he feels a decade…

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Sonikqua Walker unplugged

Sonikqua Walker, one of Jamaica’s quarter-miler, spoke to Trackalerts.com in a recent one-on-one. Walker left Jamaica before completing Primary school…

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