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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London 2017 | Kendra Harrison “I’m still young”

World 100m hurdles record holder Kendra Harrison (USA), who ran 12.74 for fourth in the London 2017 World Championships final,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

London 2017 – McLeod, Blake join Bolt for 4x100m final

World 110m hurdles champion Omar McLeod and Yohan Blake have been included in Jamaica's 4x100m team for tonight final.

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London 2017 | Thompson out of 4x100m final

Elaine Thompson will not be apart of Jamaica's 4x100m relay team for tonight final here at the London 2017 World…

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London 2017 | Bolt anchors Jamaica into 4×1 final, men’s 4×4 misses out

Usain Bolt anchored Jamaica into the final of the men’s 4x100m event on Saturday’s penultimate day of London 2017 World…

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London 2017 | Miller-Uibo: “I’m thankful for my performance”

Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who came into the London 2017 World Championship the overwhelming favorite for gold, is now giving thanks for…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shaunae takes bronze against repeating Schippers

#London2017 Coverage is brought to you by our kind sponsors – Puma, WIHCON – building homes in Jamaica for over…

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London 2017 | Bolt to anchor Jamaica in 4×1 heats

Bolt, who will be doing that duty for the first time in the World Championships, is set to receive the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

London 2017 | Struggles continue for Jamaica in 100m hurdles

The country’s four sprint hurdlers, defending champion Danielle Williams, Megan Simmods, Rushelle Burton, and Yanique Thompson failed to make it…

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London 2017 | Shaunae explains

Miller-Uibo, the favourite for the event, looked impressive coming home, but seemed to lose her balance. At one point it…

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London 2017 | Ristananna Tracey, bronze medal winner 400H

Ristananna Tracey (JAM) wins bronze in the women’s 400mH in 53.74, a personal best #London2017

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London 2017 | Jereem Richards, bronze medal winner 200m

Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago ran 20.11 to win bronze in the men's 200m here #London2017 World Championships

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London 2017 | Kemoy Campbell, 9th heat 2 of 5,000m

Kemoy Campbell became the first Jamaica to make the men’s 5,000m final at a global event #London2017 Campbell ran 13:26.67…

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