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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Borel targets big throw for 2017

Borel, who is her country’s national record holder at 19.42m, is here in Doha for the opening of the IAAF…

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Steven targets podium finish in London

Garidner said he is working with a new coach (Gary Evans) and things are going very well. He opened with…

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VCB looking for good result in Doha

Campbell-Brown will face-off with double Olympic Games sprint champion Elaine Thompson and 2015 World Champion Dafne Schippers of Netherland.

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De Grasse admits he’s now a target #DohaDL2017

The men’s 100m will also be very hot as Jamaican Asafa Powell takes on Rio medallists, Justin Gatlin of USA…

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Powell in shape to drop fast time #DohaDL2017

The men’s 100m will also be very hot as Jamaican Asafa Powell takes on Rio medallists, Justin Gatlin of USA…

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Thompson ready for Diamond League opener #DohaDL2017

Thompson is in excellent early season shape and it showed with a slightly winded 10.75secs in Kingston three weeks ago,…

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IAAF CEO Gers endorses new Diamond League format

Gers spoke about the new format, which will see event winners take all (prize money) at the finals (last two…

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Thompson, Powell, Gardiner to headlight Doha Diamond League showdowns

Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson, former World 100m record holder Asafa Powell and Bahamian world leader Steven Gardiner will…

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Calabar talk about 4×4 success at Penn Relays

Calabar won in a RECORD 3:08.59, thanks to Anthony Carpenter, Aykeeme Francis, Malik James-King (46.91) & Christopher Taylor (46.13) in…

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Hydel coach explains 4×4 victory #PennRelays2017

Hydel ran a RECORD 3:33.99 thanks to Roneisha McGregor, Shiann Salmon, Charokee Young (53.31), Garriel White (54.88) to take the…

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STETHS celebrate 4×8 victory at Penn Relays

STETHS wins the 4x800m in 7:33.27, thanks to Denvare Robinson (1:54.15), Rayon Buttler (1:53.20), Shemar Salmon (1:54.26), Jauavney James (1:51.67)…

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Grange happy with progress

The former Holmwood Technical thrower has improved big time under coach Dorian Scott at Florida State University (FSU) from 12.11…

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