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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Jamaican athlete died in crash

According to information reaching Trackalerts.com, Scott and his MVP club teammate Michael Campbell, a member of Jamaica's team to the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt in high demand after touches down in Sydney

The 31-year-old Usain Bolt charmed morning TV viewers before heading off to shoot a round of TV commercials.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Matherson set to join Mills’ group for 2018 season

It was rumored that Jevaughn Matherson was transferring to rivals Calabar, but his guardian Stewart Jacobs denied this.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Results from World Challenge Meeting in Zagreb | 29 Aug 2017

Results from the World Challenge Meeting Zagreb on Tuesday, 29 August 2017.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

VIDEO: Miller-Uibo beats Thompson in Zurich 200m

Shaunae Miller-Uibo set a new Bahamian record to beat a top class field at Thursday’s (24 Aug) Zurich Diamond League.…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Miller-Uibo beats Thompson, Schippers over 200m in Zurich Diamond League

Shaunae Miller-Uibo turned the tables on the Netherlands' world champion Dafne Schippers and in the process beat Jamaican Olympic sprint…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson, Farah, highlight Birmingham Diamond League

BIRMINGHAM, UK — Elaine Thompson, Mutaz Essa Barshim and Mo Farah provided some of the highlights at the Muller Grand…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

London 2017 | Usain Bolt final press conference

Usain Bolt of Jamaica final press conference #London2017

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Kim Collins gets elected on IAAF’s Athletes’ Commission

Collins, the 2003 World Champion in the 100m and St. Kitts-Nevis’ National Record Holder for the 100m & 60m Indoor,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

London 2017 | Williams-Mills, Jackson in for 4x400m final

Novlene Williams-Mills and Shericka Jackson have been added to Jamaica’s team for the final of the women’s 4x400m.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Head coach lavishes praise on sprint legend after last race mishap

Maurice Wilson, was highly commendable of sprinting legend Usain Bolt, after the triple world record holder fell to the track,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

London 2017 | Emotional teammates express sadness on Bolt’s final lap

Emotional teammates, Yohan Blake, Julian Forte and Omar McLeod express sadness on Usain Bolt's final lap #London2017

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read