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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Jamaica ladies win 4x400m silver #Rio2016

They were beaten by the United States team, which led at all the exchanges.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

LeBron, Ronaldo hail Bolt on triple treble

Bolt wrapped up his Olympic Games career with the triple treble here in Rio.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Keshorn Walcott leads javelin field into final #Rio2016

Walcott, who surprised the world when he topped the field in London 2012, made only one throw, 88.68m well over…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Francis confirms Fraser-Pryce leaving MVP

Francis as saying Fraser-Pryce is leaving because she “lost confidence in the programme.”

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce directs ‘departure’ from MVP to coach Francis

Asked if there is any truth that she will be parting ways with MVP? Fraser-Pryce replied, “I think that’s a…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt anchors Jamaica to 4x100m victory #Rio2016

On to Rio 2016, Bolt first won the 100m on Sunday, Aug 14 in 9.81, the 200m on Thursday, Aug…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

USA beats Jamaica for #Rio2016 women’s 4×1 gold

Jamaica with Christania Williams, Elaine Thompson, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce trailed USA from the get go.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaica ladies qualify for 4×4 final #Rio2016

Led off by Christine Day, who handed Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby with the perfect lead, it was then catch me if you…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Two PBs, but no 400m hurdles medal for Jamaica

In the hotly contested final, American Dalilah Muhammad had everyone chasing from the second hurdle.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt remains in step for triple treble

In what he says will be his last Olympic Games individual race, Bolt again showed his class by dismantling the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

USA back in contention for women’s 4x100m title

USA appealed stating their second leg runner, Felix, was impeded by the Brazilian runner. Brazil was later disqualified.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Whyte happy with pb in Olympic finals

Whyte, backed by a personal best in each round, 48.37 in the heats and 48.32 in the semi-finals, ran even…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read