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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IAAF CEO resigns because “pre-existing commercial framework”

Commenting on his resignation, Gers, who joined the IAAF in October 2016 said: “Whilst I am sorry to be leaving,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Wilson, Gayle, Simpson and Dwyer leave for Canadian tour

Acting principal of GC Foster College Maurice Wilson along with lecturer and coach Marlon Gayle as well as athletes Sherone…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

JAAA foul-up leaves McLeod stranded

McLeod, according to information reaching Trackalerts.com, was looking forward to the competition, but his management team is of the belief…

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

Hughes 10.18, Blake 10.32 at Camperdown Classic

Hughes clocked 10.18secs (+0.6) in the 100m as Guyana´s Emanuel Archibald recorded the next best time of 10.22, a personal…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bloomfield breaks Jamaica 400m record

Bloomfield crossed in 45.02, the second fastest time in the nation this year, the sixth-fastest time in NCAA history and…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Collins, Evans finished 4th at German Meeting

Kim Collins and Gayon Evans both placed fourth at Tuesday’s (6 Feb) International PSD Bank Meeting in Dusseldorf, Germany.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Results | Youngster Goldsmith Classics | Feb 2018

Youngster Goldsmith Classics Results

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SKNAAA notice

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30pm at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Farr, Davis, Brown shine at Youngster Goldsmith Classics

Jeremy Farr, Kevona Davis and Amoi Brown were the standouts at Saturday's (4 Feb) Youngster Goldsmith National Athletics Classics inside…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Dr. Blake: No place in track and field for child abusers

Dr. Warren Blake, president of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), has warned coaches, managers and support staff of young…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Birth of daughter gives Sherone “extra drive”

“I have an extra drive now," the Beijing 2008 Olympic 100m silver medallist was quoted as saying.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Youngster Goldsmith Classics set for February 3

The Youngster Goldsmith National Athletic Classics will be held on Saturday (February 3) at the National Stadium.

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read