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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Paralympic athlete Leeper shines at Bermuda Invitational

American Blake finished fast and strong to take the men’s 400m in 45.21. Brycen Spratling, who led into final 50…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

McLeod runs 110mH WL at Shanghai Diamond League

Omar McCleod Wins Men's 110m Hurdles - IAAF Diamond League Shanghai 2018

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

McLeod, Gardiner, Miller-Uibo secure wins at Shanghai Diamond League

McLeod, who battled injuries this season, did enough to take a very close men’s 110m hurdles event. He ran a…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Miller-Uibo wins in 22.06 at Shanghai Diamond League

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Wins Women's 200m - IAAF Diamond League Shanghai 2018

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Rolle to retire from collegiate coaching

Bahamian Rolle, in 20 years at the collegiate level, has accumulated 100 first team All Americans and 40 SEC Champions…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Mair resigns as Vere’s head coach

Mair, who helped Jamaica to bronze in the 4x100m at the Rome 1987 World Championships, told Trackalerts.com he resigned right…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

VCB’s ‘INSIDE OUT’ book to release soon

Campbell-Brown, who like the legendary Usain Bolt, won gold medals for Jamaica at all levels globally, told fans “AVAILABLE SOON...stay…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Nine Jamaicans to line-up at Shanghai DL

Omar McLeod (JAM), Ronald Levy (JAM), Hansle Parchment (JAM) will be joined in the men’s 110m hurdles field by world…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Porter gets PB to win at Torrin Lawrence Memorial

Porter, in just her second outdoor meet of the season, recorded 6.75m to beat her previous best mark of 6.67m,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce returns to win 100m heat in Kingston

Fraser-Pryce, who gave birth last year, won her section of the JAAA's All-Comers Meet women’s 100m dash in 11.52s, beating…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

AP Invitational shaping to be best ever on June 30

The AP (Aliann Pompey) Invitational 2018 will be held on June 30th. The meet is the first international competition of…

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Stewart wants to “run fast and to be competitive” in her final season

Stewart, a former St. Jago star, will be ending an illustrious career after winning over 22 track and field medals…

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