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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Golden run, drop baton take spotlight for Jamaica #Bahamas2017

Rio Olympic Games double sprint champion Elaine Thompson was superb, on anchor, as Jamaica ran a championship record, 1:29.04 to…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Gordon lowers 400m PB at LSU Alumni Gold

Gordon, who did duties on the third leg of Jamaica’s silver medal 4x400m team in Rio 2016, covered the Bernie…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Wayde van Niekerk wins 200m final in 19.90 #SAChamps2017

Wayde van Niekerk destroys the field in 19.90 shutting down 200m Final SA Champs 2017

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Jamaica despite difficulties, “ready to go” says TD Wilson #Bahamas2017

“We are all set and ready to go, once we hit the track, all those problems are put behind us…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica’s captain Blake looking to “dominate all the relays” #Bahamas2017

Blake, in an interview with Trackalerts.com said Jamaica had good relay teams in Bahamas.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo, Gardner, Strachan eye mixed 4×4 success #Bahamas2017

Action at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium gets underway Saturday evening (22 April) and Team Bahamas is very excited about…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Powell experiences “tightness in hamstring” after Grenada Invitational

Trackalerts.com caught up with Powell’s manager Paul Doyle, who gave the reason for the withdrawal

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thompson excited about World Relays

Thompson, who won the sprint double in Rio last summer, said, “I am really looking forward to it.”

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Carifta 2017 Final Medal Table

Carifta 2017 Final Medal Table

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Davis wins Jamaica’s only 100m gold #Carifta2017

Davis won the in Girls’ 100m Under-18 dash in 11.62 in a -1.6 m/s headwind while her teammate Briana Williams…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Thompson runs 10.75, Hughes 10.08 at UTech Classic

Thompson, who dominated the second half of the race, won the women’s 100m by more than six metres in 10.75…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

LIVE #UTechClassic2017 blogging

Trackalerts.com will be providing LIVE updates from #UTechClassic2017 on its social media pages - @trackalerts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read