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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Jamaicans Simmonds, Wilson, Williams in 100H semis

Simmonds ran 12.81secs to secure one of three automatic qualifying spots behind American Brianna Rollins, who won the heat in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jumpers Spencer and Scheper-St. Lucia’s hopes

St. Lucia may be a minnow in the track and field world, but the three athletes representing the the Helen…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Miller strikes GOLD, Jackson takes bronze

Miller, who literally ran bind out of lane 7, came almost to a standstill about five metres from the line,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Carter gets 2nd chance to make 110h semis #Rio2016

According to information reaching Trackalerts.com, a protest was logged and the technical delegate decision is listed below.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Tracey, Russell, Nugent advance to 400h semis #Rio2016

Tracey dominated the backstretch, but was overtaken by Zuzana Hejnova of Czech Republic coming off the final curve. The Jamaican,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

McLeod easily qualifies for 110H semis

McLeod, in almost heavy downpour, easily hurdled his way to 13.27 seconds to win heat 1 of his event.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

VCB wants “to move on and look forward”

Campbell-Brown, the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games champion, finished third in her first round heat and will take no further…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Whyte leads way into semi-finals #Rio2016

He is the fastest of three Jamaicans all advanced to semi-finals. Whyte, who was in control of heat 5 from…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

MJ hails van Niekerk’s record breaking run #Rio2016

Van Niekerk ran 43.03 seconds to break Johnson’s world record of 43.18 to win the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt easily dispatches field to win 3rd straight Olympic 100m title

Bolt, who trailed American Justin Gatlin briefly, eased pass and across the line in a season best 9.81 seconds.

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Bolt eases into 100m final

Bolt, who is seeking to become thirst man to win a straight Olympic 100m title, easily won semi-final 1 in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

“Celebrations delayed, ” says Thompson

The Manchester native spoke of her reaction when she crossed the finish line. “I said yes!!!, I’m finished, I got…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read