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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Anthony Foster of Trackalerts.com is being joined by Kris Mychasiw, the man who brought the athletes in Edmonton, to talk…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Usain Bolt wins box lunch bet

Usain Bolt, taking questions from young children on a visit to Cayman Brac in May 2016, was asked by one…

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Cato doing Edmonton Classic to ready himself for Rio

Cato, who finished 3rd at the Jamaica Trials to book his ticket to Rio, said, “This meet is going to…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

MJ boasts “I would have beaten Bolt”

Johnson ran a then world record 19.32 to take Olympic gold in 1996, which was lowered to 19.30 by Bolt…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bahamian women book 4x400m ticket to Rio

The quartet of Lanece Clarke, Carmiesha Cox, Christine Amertil and Shanania Dorsett won the night’s final event, the 4x400m relay,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Callender, Henry-Robinson top 100m at Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic

Callender of Trinidad and Tobago topped the men’s field in 10.32 (wind -1.0m/s) ahead of Adrian Griffiths (BAH) 10.38 and…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Francis runs 19.67, but ….

Francis, who set a national record of 19.88 at the Racers Grand Prix on June 11, blazed to 19.67 (wind…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Felix out, Bowie wins

The London 2012 Olympic champion finished fourth in 22.54 at the US Olympic Trials today and will not be able…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic LIVE

LIVE Updates or LIVE Blogging for today's Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic will be available from the Thomas A…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Athletes ready for #Rio2016 Last Chance at Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic

NASSAU, Bahamas - The sprints will highlight Sunday’s (10 July) Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic at the Thomas A.…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Rio hopefuls converge on Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic

The meet, dubbed “Last Chance”, is for athletes and relay teams seeking to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Williams: “I shall rise again”

Williams, who stumbled over the 7th hurdle and failed to finish in the final, won by Megan Simmonds in personal…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read