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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Knee injury knocks Hughes out of Rio

One of the world’s best young sprinters, with a personal best time of 10.10 (100m), 20.02 (200m) and 46.95 (400m),…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Carter says thanks to family, coaches and fans for support

He booked his ticket to Rio by finishing second in the men’s 110m hurdles on Saturday night at the Jamaican…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Blake cops sprint double; Francis, McPherson, Simmonds shine #JamaicaTrials

Yohan Blake, who topped the 100m on Friday’s second night in 9.94 seconds, returned to add the 200m in 20.29…

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic Trials Day 4 startlist; super 200m/400m clashes await fans

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Yohan Blake and Elaine Thompson, in search of sprint double titles, are drawn in lanes five and…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

JAAA explains false start chaos

The release from the governing body admitted an error was made: “The Starters are pleased to clarify the error made…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Sanya says “So long”

However, Sanya Richards-Ross, the American Olympic Games champion, had to fast track her retirement plans. “Yesterday (July 1) as I…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt suffers hamstring tear, hopes to prove fitness by London DL

“After feeling discomfort in my hamstring after the first round last night and then again in the semi-final tonight I…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

BREAKING NEWS: Bolt pulls out of men’s 100m final

Usain Bolt has with pulled out of the men’s 100m final at the Supreme Ventures Jamaica Championships on at the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Blake and Powell in loaded men’s 100m semi-finals

Top qualifier Nickel Ashmeade (10.07), reigning double Olympic sprint silver medallist Yohan Blake (10.26), former world record holder Asafa Powell…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic Trials 2016 Photos (Day 1) Session 1

Anthony Foster captured Day 1 of the 2016 Supreme Ventures Jamaica Championships or Jamaica Olympic Trials on June 30

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Powell plays “cautious” and “easy” first round game

The former world 100m record holder ran 10.17 for third in heat 1, behind Jevaughn Minzie, 10.15 personal best, and…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaica Trials Startlist Day 1

Jamaica, Sporting Alert – The Starting heat list and event schedule for day 1 of the Jamaica Olympic Trials at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read