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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Dyke happy to receive Penn Relays honour

According to the Penn Relays, Dyke, coach of the Relays’ dominant girls’ team in the current era, received the Honorary…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Elaine Thompson anchor Jamaica to 4x100m victory at Penn Relays

Jamaica wins the women's 4x100m in 42.25, USA vs The World, with Christania Williams, Kerron Stewart, Gayon Evans and Elaine…

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Jamaica men’s 4x400m at Penn Relays

Jamaica won the men's 4x400m in 3:03.14 with Martin Manley, Leford Green, Jermain Gayle (46.05), Fitzroy Dunkley (45.13) over USA…

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Jamaica tops women’s 4x400m at Penn Relays

Jamaica 3:28.32 with Stephanie Ann McPherson, Shericka Jackson, Dawnalee Loney (52.95), Janieve Russell (51.02) beat USA 3:29.30 in women's 4x400m…

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Edwin Allen’s Kevona Davis splits 10.4 at Penn Relays

The 15-year-old, running the second leg of the record-breaking 4x100m team, split 10.47.

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PHOTOS: Penn Relays Day 2

Photos from Day 2 of Penn Relays 2017

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Hydel wins 4x400m for first title at Penn Relays

The quartet of Roneisha McGregor, Shiann Salmon, Charokee Young (53.31) and Garriel White (54.88) combined for the team's first ever…

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Carlington Moulton happy with HJ progress

Moulton won the College Men's High Jump College with a clearance of 2.12m to beat Carl Williams of Oklahoma, 2.12m…

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How Edwin Allen lost the 4x800m at Penn Relays, coaches explain

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Edwin Allen’s coach says 4x100m greatest of all at Penn Relays

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Holmwood’s coach happy with 4x800m success at Penn Relays

The team of Delverna Bromfield (2:12.11), Brittney Campbell (2:11.16), Nicolee Foster (2:11.22) and Chrisanni May (2:13.68) took Homlwood, who led…

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Kinbb breaks Jamaica Record to take Penn Relays title

Knibb of Florida State University (FSU) hurled the discus 62.07 metres to beat her old Jamaican record of 61.69m, done…

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