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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Calabar, Edwin Allen start favourites #Champs2018

Defending champions Calabar and Edwin Allen will start favourites for the boys’ and girls’ titles respectively.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Forte ready to compete at Commonwealth Games

Julian Forte, on his arrival in Australia on Tuesday for the Commonwealth Games #GoldCoast2018, said he is just going out…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Elaine arrives with MVP teammates for Commonwealth Games

Elaine Thompson and members of her MVP track club arrived on the Gold Coast ahead of the 4-15 April Gold…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Bloomfield lowers Jamaica 400m record, Wasome wins at NCAA Champs

Akeem Bloomfield, for the second time this month, broke the Jamaica 400m indoor record.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Calabar, Edwin Allen win $1-million each at Digicel Grand Prix Finale

The Red Hill Road-based Calabar, the Corporate Area kingpins and Edwin Allen, the Central queens, ended with 146 and 144…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Calabar breaks 4×4 record to add to medley win at Digicel Grand Prix Finale

Calabar High dominated the boys’ relays here at the Digicel Grand Prix Finale on Saturday (10 March).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Alfred, Gardner take senior 100m finals #DigicelGrandPrix

St. Lucian Julien Alfred won the Under-19 girls’ 100m title at the Digicel Grand Prix Finals at the National Stadium…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

James, May dominate 800m finals #DigicelGrandPrix

Jauavney James and Chrissani May were the Under-19 boys' and girls' 800m winners at Saturday’s Digicel Grand Prix final at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Davis lowers 200m record #DigicelGrandPrix

Davis of Edwin Allen, Jamaica’s top schoolgirl sprinter, raced home in the Under-19 200m final in 23.23, a new championships…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Taylor win, Russell’s record highlight 400m finals #DigicelGrandPrix

Christopher Taylor continued his dominance on the boys’ one lap event, but Holmwood Technical’s Rickiann Russell was in record form…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Gatlin praises Bolt for making him better person

"Racing against Usain has made me become a better athlete and better human being," said Gatlin.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Tracey donates washing machine Edwin Allen’s track team

Tracey, the World Championships 400m hurdles bronze medallist, decided to make the presentation because of the tough time she faced…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read