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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PHOTO ALBUM: Manchester High/Charley Fuller Field Event Meet

Manchester High/Charley Fuller Field Event Meet

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Nugent improves on 60m hurdles time

Nugent, Rio Olympic Games 400m hurdles 6th place finisher, posted her best ever 60m hurdles time of 8.15 to beat…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bloomfield wins 400m at Commodore Invitational

Bloomfield, representing Auburn University, posted 46.68 to take the event.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Davis stands out in 200m at Puma/JAAA Meet

Davis, who is the defending Class 3 sprint double champion at Champs, topped her event in 23.16 (3.6m/s wind).

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

St. Jago girls finished 3rd at VA Showcase in Virginia

St. Jago, the first Jamaican school team to run indoors, was timed in 1:39.02secs. Western Branch High topped the 15-team…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt, Thompson top Sportsman and Sportswoman Awards… Taylor People’s Choice Performance winner

Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson were voted Jamaica’s best Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2016 to walk away from the Jamaica…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

PHOTO ALBUM: RJR Sports Foundation Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards

RJR Sports Foundation Sportsman and Sportswoma of the Year Awards

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St. Jago girls set for VA Showcase on Jan 14

St. Jago, the first Jamaican school team to run indoors, will contest the Invitational 4x200m.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

McKenley/Wint Track & Field Classic set for Jan 21

Named after the Honorable Herbert McKenley and Dr. Arthur Wint, two Calabar stalwarts, who went on to become track and…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Sponsors happy to join McKenley/Wint Track & Field Classic

Sponsors happy to join McKenley/Wint Track & Field Classic

Photo Album: McKenley/Wint Track and Field Classic Press Launch

Anthony Foster captured the action at the McKenley/Wint Classic Press Launch on January 12, 2017

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Bolt, Thompson for Laureus World Sports Awards

Bolt won the sprint double at the Rio Olympic Games and helped Jamaica to the 4x100m title at August.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read