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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Thompson for World Indoor and Commonwealth Games

Olympic Games sprint double champion, Elaine Thompson, said she would be competing at both World Indoor Championships and Commonwealth Games.

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Javon Francis runs 20.52 PB #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Javon Francis ran a personal best of 20.52 to win his men's 200m heat at last Saturday's (January 27) Queens…

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Matherson hopes to touch track soon

Jhevaughn Matherson, in an interview with Trackalerts.com, said he is not sure when he will open his season.

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Deuce Carter wins 60mH #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Deuce Carter won the men’s 60m hurdles (0utdoor) at Saturday’s (January 27) Queens Grace Jackson Meet held at the National…

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Hyde 1:58.56 season opener #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Jaheel Hyde opened his season with 1:58.56 over 800m at Saturday’s (January 27) Queens Grace Jackson Meet held at the…

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Anderson beats Allison, Freeman in C1 100H #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Britany Anderson won the Class 1 girls’ 100m hurdles in record 13.70 at Saturday’s (January 27) Queens Grace Jackson Meet…

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Carpenter beats Bann over 200m #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Anthony Carpenter (Calabar) ran 21.19 beat Nathaniel Bann (KC) 21.99 in the Class 1 boys 200m at Saturday’s (January 27)…

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Blake feels good after 200m run #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Yohan Blake said he feels good after his season opener of 20.95 to win his men's 200m heat at Saturday’s…

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Hughes pleased with 20.28 opener #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Zharnel Hughes opened his season in impressive style at Saturday’s (27 January) Queens Grace Jackson Meet held at the National…

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Thompson happy with 7.18 season opener #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Elaine Thompson, the Rio 2016 Olympic sprint double champion, said she is very pleased with her season opener of 7.18…

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Gayle beats Matthews in 400m #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Jermaine Gayle 46.46 beat Peter Mathews 47.11 in the men’s 400m at Saturday’s (January 27) Queens Grace Jackson Meet held…

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Simpson wins 400m heat #QueensGraceJacksonMeet

Sherone Simpson ran 55.45 in the women’s 400m at Saturday’s (January 27) Queens Grace Jackson Meet held at the National…

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