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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USA Trials Start List Now Available

The USA Trials or USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held over four days, Thursday 22 to Sunday…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Jamaica Senior Trials Start List – Day 1

The Jamaica Senior Trials or Jamaica Senior Championships will be held over four days, Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 of…

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Blake speaks about the Bolt legacy

Yohan Blake, the 2011 world 100m champion, said Usain Bolt has left a huge shoe to fill. “Bolt left a…

Kerley signs to go pro with Bolt’s team

Kerley, representing Texas A&M, tops the world lists over 400m with a collegiate record of 43.70.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Cedenio satisfied with performance #JNRacersGrandPrix

Trinidad and Tobago's Machel Cedenio, after his third race of the season, has set his sight on a medal at…

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Wayde van Niekerk comments after 200m WL #JNRacersGrandPrix

Wayde van Niekerk, who ran a world lead and South African record of 19.84 at the JN Racers Grand Prix,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

IAAF Inside Athletics – Thiago Braz da Silva

The Brazilian produced one of the most memorable moments of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to take a surprise victory…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Not so fast, Bolt tells De Grasse “take your time”

Usain Bolt, however, a day later fired back warning the young pretender: 'When you're climbing a ladder you have to…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Rome 2017 Highlights – IAAF Diamond League

Compilation of the best moments from the IAAF Diamond League in Rome.

Victor defends NCAA decathlon title with 8,390 points

Victor .... Having broken the collegiate record in the decathlon twice this season, with 8,472 points at the Texas Relays…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

JN Racers Grand Prix Provisional Start List release with Bolt, Farah, Van Niekerk, Rudisha, Pearson

The men’s 100m, “salute to a legend” field, set for 10:10pm will feature Bolt, Frater, Powell, Carter, Antiguan Daniel Bailey,…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Francis comfortable with Thompson’s form

Double Olympic sprint champion Thompson, hitherto ran unmatched over 100m and 200m before losing to Tori Bowie and Shaunae Miller-Uibo…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read