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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Special t-shirt for NACAC medal winners at Rio 2016

This time around, NACAC led by its president Victor Lopez, is making the XV IAAF Olympiad a special one, at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bolt, Blake hail Fraser-Pryce, Thompson after 100m success #Rio2016

Thompson blasted to a stunning time of 10.71 to win the women’s 100m – dethroning her compatriot and training partner,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Forbes finishes 12th in long jump final

After opening with a mark of 25-0 ½ on his first attempt, Forbes improved to 25-4 ¾ in the second…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Thompson wins 100m crown #Rio2016

The 24-year-old sprinter, one of three Stephen Francis-coached athletes in the final, stopped the clock in 10.71 seconds, just short…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Guyanese teen disappointed after first outing #Rio2016

Thompson, Guyana’s national record holder with 11.14, ran 11.72 in heat 2 for 7th in women’s 100m on Friday. Netherland’s…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

James leads Caribbean trio into 400m final #Rio2016

Grenadian James, drawn in lane four of the first semi-final, ran a well-timed race to finish ahead of American LaShawn…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt ready to “do what I have to do” #Rio2016

Bolt took the first step into history on Saturday morning at the XXXI Olympiad, Rio 2016, here at the Olympic…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blake very confident #Rio2016

Blake, who struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, when asked if he is in the shape to win,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Puma Day 2 Schedule and Athletes in Action #Rio2016

Puma Day 2 Schedule and Athletes in Action #Rio2016

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

JNFundManagers Results Sheet: Caribbean in Rio Day 1

JNFundManagers Results Sheet: Caribbean in Rio Day 1

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Dacres “couldn’t bring it” in Rio

Dacres, who this season has marks well over the 65m qualifying standard, could only manage 50.69m on his final throw.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

James says he’s not the 400m favourite #Rio2016

James was quick to point out that his last major podium topping finish in the past four years, which included…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read