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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Britany Anderson 13.48secs in 100h #QueensGraceJacksonInvite

Britany Anderson 13.48 in 100h #QueensGraceJacksonInvite

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Williams, Gaye among senior stars at Queens Grace Invitational

Williams won the event in 46.67 ahead of Collin King of GC Foster, who tried to stay close, but faded,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Spotlight: Satanya Wright

St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) sprinter Satanya Wright takes the Puma-sponsored spotlight this week on TrackalertsTV

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Farah ‘deeply troubled’ by Donald Trump’s immigration ban

Mo Farah is ‘deeply troubling’ by Donald Trump’s immigration ban that could leave him separated from his wife and four…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Digicel ambassadors Bolt, Fraser-Pryce open gym at STETHS

Digicel ambassadors Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, along with Education and Youth Junior Minister Floyd Green, opened the facility.

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Allison, Anderson showdown looms for Champs

Allison, who was very clean, stormed to victory in the Class 2 girls’ 100m hurdles in 13.40 at Saturday’s (Jan…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Forte wins 60m dash at Queens Grace Invitational

Julian Forte won the men's 60m in 6.55 seconds ahead of Kevean Smith (6.60) Michael Campbell, third in 6.63 at…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Elaine Thompson runs 60m pb in 2017 season opener

Thompson, who got off to a explosive start, powered across the line in 7.02 seconds (+1.7m/s wind).

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Thompson wins season opener in Kingston

Thompson, who got off to a explosive start, powered across the line in 7.02 seconds (+1.7m/s wind).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Matherson wins 400m at Queens Grace Jackson Invitational

Matherson, renowned for the 100 and 200 sprints, has been showing good 400m form this season. Today he led from…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Chelsea Hammond “patiently waited” for Beijing 2008 medal

Hammond said: “I have been patiently waiting for medal since August 22nd 2008. I walked out the Birds Nest Stadium…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt: “I’m sad, but its just one of those things”

Usain Bolt says that he is “disappointed” to lose one of his nine gold medals, but added, “I don’t think…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read