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 | Blake disappointed

Yohan Blake, fourth place finisher in the men's 100m final here at #London2017 World Championships, is very disappointed with his…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

#London2017 | Cedenio promises to bounce back

Machel Cedenio of Trinidad and Tobago didn't make the #London2017 World Championships men's 400m final, but promised to bounce back…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

#London2017 | Thompson explains her 5th place finish

Elaine Thompson, the Olympic Games sprint double champion and pre-season favourite for gold in London, explained her 5th place finish…

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#London2017 | Bittersweet ending for Baptiste

Trinidad and Tobago Kelly-Ann Baptiste ran 11.09 for 8th in the women's 100m final, won by her training partner and…

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Thompson’s upset stomach didn’t affect performance #London2017

Elaine Thompson of Jamaica admitted that she threw up before the start of the race, but was quick to point…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt final race interview #London2017

Usain Bolt did his final race interview in #London2017

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#London2017 | Thompson easily advances to 100m semis

Thompson, who raced out of the blocks before easing down in the last 20 metres, crossed the line in 11.05secs.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Fans react to Bolt’s final race #London2017

Track and field fans, on their way into the London Olympic Stadium, are anxious to see Usain Bolt’s final race…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

London 2017 | Ramone Bailey speaks about his experience

Jamaica's long jumper Ramone Bailey didn't make the final of his event, but said he learnt a lot from the…

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#London2017 | Photos Day 1

Photos from Day 1 of the 16th IAAF World Championships #London2017

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#London2017 | Blake ready to give his best

Blake, who won the 100m in Daegu four years ago, qualified for Saturday's semi-final here in 10.13. He was beaten…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt dismisses Gatlin’s $100 bet #London2017

American sprinter Justin Gatlin believes Usain Bolt will take a first off, party around the world and return to the…

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