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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Video of Taylor’s 45.24 PB at Cayman Invitational

Christopher Taylor produced his best ever performance to beat his seniors over 400 metres at Saturday's Cayman Invitational on June…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Video of Fraser-Pryce’s 11.33s at Cayman Invitational

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce made her return to international competition at Saturday’s (June 2) Cayman Invitational. Fraser-Pryce, who gave birth in 2017,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Rome Flash Back

Discus winner Fedrick Dacres explained in Rome to Austrian journalist Olaf Brockman that his 69.83 are correct.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jones has “high expectations” for Cayman Invitational

Travia Jones, a Canadian 22-year-old sprinter, is here in Grand Cayman for Saturday’s (2 June) Cayman Invitational. She promised a…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Dacres takes discus, Barker runs 9.93 WL to beat Coleman at Golden Gala

Fedrick Dacres was the only Jamaican winner at Thursday's (31 May) Golden Gala, the fourth stop in the IAAF Diamond…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Powell ready for Cayman Invitational

Former world 100m record holder Asafa Powell is "excited" to be going back to the Cayman Islands, one of his…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tamari Davis upstages Kevona Davis in 200m at Atlanta Georgia Relays

Tamari Davis beat Kevona Davis over 200m at Atlanta Georgia Relays on Sunday (27 May) in Atlanta, Georgia. Both, Gainesville…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

SPRINT CLASH: Davis vs Davis in 200m at Atlanta Georgia Relays

Kevona Davis and Tamari Davis, the two fastest 16-year-old girls, will clash over 200m at the Atlanta Georgia Relays on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Gardiner, Miller-Uibo, Le-Roy were winners at adidas Boost Boston Games

Three Caribbean athletes, Steven Gardiner, Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Anastasia Le-Roy were winners on Sunday’s (20 May) final day of the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Gatlin wins 100m at Seiko Golden Grand Prix

American World champion Justin Gatlin returned to winning ways at Sunday’s (20 May) Seiko Golden Grand Prix, an IAAF World…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

WATCH: Kim Collins explains retirement story

Kim Collins, the 42-year-old evergreen sprinter from St. Kitts and Nevis who is still running after setting several retirement dates,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Schoolboy Taylor steals show at Jamaica Invitational

Schoolboy Christopher Taylor was the star performer at Saturday’s (19 May) Jamaica Invitational, an IAAF World Challenge Meeting, held inside…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read