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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Gabby Thomas Sets the Track Ablaze with Impressive Wins in 100m and 200m at Texas Relays

Gabby Thomas dazzled at the Texas Relays, winning both the 100m and 200m sprints. Can she outpace the Jamaican powerhouses…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Strikes First: Labels Trinidad and Tobago Athletes ‘Soft’ at Carifta Games

Jamaica vs. Trinidad & Tobago: A rivalry heats up at the Carifta Games with "soft" comments flying. Who will have…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Regional Tensions Rise: T&T’s Chinapoo Stirs Debate by Labeling Jamaicans ‘Soft’ Post U17 200m Win at CARIFTA Games

A regional battle appears to be brewing following comments made by Trinidad & Tobago athlete Kadeem Chinapoo, who outpaced all…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Habiba Harris Leads Jamaican Sweep in Sprint Hurdles at 51st Carifta Games

Habiba Harris of Jamaica made a resounding statement on the final day of the 51st Carifta Games, which saw Jamaica…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Dominates with Clean Sweep in 4x400m Relays at CARIFTA Games 2024

Jamaica continued to showcase its track and field prowess by sweeping the mile relay events at the CARIFTA Games 2024…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Janae De Gannes and Dior-Rae Scott Make History at Carifta Games

Janae De Gannes and Dior-Rae Scott shone brightly on the final morning of the 51st CARIFTA Games at the Kirani…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Dominates: Leads Carifta Games Medal Tally with 49 Medals

After two days of intense competition at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium in St. George's, Grenada, the 51st Carifta Games…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Trinidad and Tobago Thwarts Jamaica’s Sweep, Guyana Makes History at Carifta Games 2024

Trinidad and Tobago thwarted Jamaica's bid for a clean sweep of the 4x100m titles, while Guyana made history by securing…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Nickecoy Bramwell’s Reaction to Breaking Usain Bolt’s Record at Carifta Games

Nickecoy Bramwell describes the feeling as "wonderful" to break one of track and field legend Usain Bolt's records at Carifta…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica’s Robert Miller Smashes Record at Carifta Games with 400m Hurdles Victory

Record-breaking run at Carifta Games! Can Robert Miller's historic performance inspire future track stars? Share your thoughts in the comments!…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Carifta Games: New Stars Emerge in High-Flying Field Finals

The second day of action at the 51st Carifta Games 2024 saw some fairly good performances in field events during…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Sprints Ahead in Medal Count at Grenada’s Carifta Games

At the close of the first day of the Carifta Games 2024 at Kirani James Stadium in Grenada, the medal…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read