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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Keni Harrison joins McLeod, Miller and VCB on OTM team

Harrison, who ran 12.20 in July, announced on Tuesday (October 25) that she has joined Jamaican athletes representative, Claude Bryan’s…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Chris Brown speaks about Grenada Invitational

The Area Permit Meet, the first of the International Outdoor season for 2017, is hoping to attract some of the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Grenada Invitational Media Launch

The Area Permit Meet, the first of the International Outdoor season for 2017, is hoping to attract some of the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt leads van Niekerk, McLeod moves into 3rd place

On the third day of voting by fans, over 4,000 people already voted for Bolt.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Bolt, McLeod, Thompson nominated for IAAF Athletes of the Year

Bolt, who won the sprint double at August’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games, along with fellow Jamaican Omar McLeod, is among…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Bolt’s last race in Jamaica is Racers Grand Prix 2017

Bolt, who maintains that the London 2017 World Championships, will be his last international appearance, made the disclosure on Television…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

NACAC launched new website

According to the president, Victor Lopez, “with the assistant and cooperation from Athletics Canada the NACAC AA designed a new…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Hawkins 60:24 and Saina 67:22 CR

Hawkins smashed the Scottish record by more than two minutes with 60:24 (third best by European in 2016) to move…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Myrie could challenge Blake for JAAA presidency

Myrie, the principal at Kingston College (KC), according to Trackalerts.com sources, will form a team to take over the management…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Miguel Francis to switch allegiance, says report

However, when contacted, the president of the ABAA Everton Cornelius did not confirm or deny the reports.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Tyson Gay joins Ryan Bailey and Lolo Jones in Bobsled

I walked into bobsled practice and I thought I accidentally went to track practice welcome to Bobsled @TysonLGay and @RBailey_sprints…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Agreement signed…Curaçao ready to host CARIFTA Games 2017

Willemstad, 18 September 2016 – As part of the preparations towards the Flow Carifta Games 2017 the agreement was signed…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read