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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Carpenter forced to change spikes #Champs2018

The sprinter took to the track in a black and white spikes, but after checks by the officials, he was…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Calabar mount pressure on KC under pressure #Champs2018

Calabar High tighten the screws on arch rival Kingston College going into Saturday’s final day of Champs 2018 - Boys…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Davis, Dennis among 100m record breakers #Champs2018

Kevona Davis, Sachin Dennis and Bouwahjgie Nkrumie were 100m record breakers on Friday’s penultimate day of the 2018 Boys’ and…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Williams, Salmon break 400H records #Champs2018

Rovane Williams and Shiann Salmon were in sparkling form on Friday’s penultimate day of Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, destroying…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Forbes breaks Class 2 discus record #Champs2018

Forbes’ gold medal throw of 46.69m erased the old mark of 46.64, set back in 2012 by Holmwood Technical's Gleneve…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Davis breaks 100m record; Wilson, Matherson set up sizzling final #Champs2018

Kevona Davis of Edwin Allen broke her second record in two days at the Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Calabar up on predictions, but KC hold lead #Champs2018

According to the ISSA Champs book predictions, Calabar are 10 points ahead at this stage, while KC found themselves seven…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Day 4 Schedule #Champs2018

Day 4 action at the 2018 Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships is on Friday (23 March), please see the day’s schedule…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Rodgers’ record run puts KC ahead of C/bar #Champs2018

Rodgers, who took control of the race from very early, stretched his lead to cross the finish line in 5:49.46secs,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Davis runs 22.92 to smash McLaughlin’s long standing record #Champs2018

Davis, on Thursday’s third day of the 2018 Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, destroyed Anneisha McLaughlin’s 15-year-old record of 23.13…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Foreman breaks high jump record #Champs2018

Foreman, who set the previous record of 1.79m in 2017, will now leave the Class 3 high jump record at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Sloely, Bailey create upsets on Day 2 #Champs2018

Sloely, who entered Champs, according to the experts to finish fourth, rose to the occasion with a massive 15.99m to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read