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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Shanghai Diamond League LIVE

Shanghai Diamond League LIVE ... Follow LIVE blogging updates from the Shanghai Diamond League here on Trackalerts.com

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TrackTown Classic on hold

Most importantly, TrackTown Canada has made its 2017 priority objective the international bid for attracting the 2020 IAAF World U20…

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Athlete Reporter Shanghai: Omar McLeod quizzes Shaunae Miller-Uibo

Omar McLeod gives the Rio 2016 Olympic Champion over 400m, Shaunae Miller Uibo a grilling to find out what she…

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Athlete Reporter: Omar McLeod reveals all to Shaunae Miller-Uibo

The Rio 2016 110m hurdles champion, Omar McLeod, chats to his 400m counterpart Shaunae Miller-Uibo about being a 'goofball' and…

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Diamond League Head2Head: Shanghai DL Preview

We will be looking at the main head-2-head match-ups in Shanghai, the second stop in the 14-meet IAAF Diamond League…

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Quarrie speaks about athletes booked for Jamaica Invite

Donald Quarrie, the man responsible with securing athletes for the Jamaica International Invitational, spoke to Trackalerts.com at the launch of…

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JAAA president rejects world record move

The proposal, announced by European Athletics president, Svein Arne Hansen, calls for the rewriting of all athletics world records set…

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All set for Jamaica Invitational on May 20

Dr. Warren Blake, chairman of the Jamaica International Invitational Meet (JIIM), says they are ready for another world class event,…

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Praught signs shoe deal

The Under Armour RUN team, in a statement, said they are excited to announce Praught, who ran 9:19.29 for a…

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NACAC rejects proposal to rewrite world recrods

The proposal, announced by European Athletics president, Svein Arne Hansen, calls for the rewriting of all athletics world records set…

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Thompson was “strong in the straight” #DohaDL2017

Thompson topped the strong field in 22.19, ahead of Dafne Schippers of Netherland, 22.45secs, who was second in the -2.3m/s…

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Thomas identifies area for improvement #DohaDL2017

Thomas cleared 2.29 metres to finish behind Mutaz Essa Barshim, the hometown hero, who won with 2.36m.

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