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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Levy: “I have accomplished one of my biggest dreams”

Diana Levy, Jamaica’s hammer throw record holder, said she has accomplished her “biggest dreams” in the sport. "I have no…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Ahye completes sprint double, Cedenio runs fast 400m at T&T Olympic Trials

Michelle-Lee Ahye completed the sprint double while Machel Cedenio impressed in the men’s 400m to highlight Sunday’s final day of…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Daina Levy secures Olympic hammer qualifying mark

Daina Levy has became the first Jamaican hammer thrower to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Levy, who had…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Gardiner shines, Ingraham disappoints at Bahamas Trials

World Championships silver medallist, Shaunae Miller, and Steven Gardiner, won their respective 400m while high jumper, Ryan Ingraham failed to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bailey-Cole Bitten by the Zika Bug

Kemar Bailey-Cole, Jamaica’s reigning Commonwealth champion, training partner of Usain Bolt and the man who Bolt has touted as his…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Athletes give Aliann Pompey Invitational thumbs up

The inaugural Aliann Pompey Invitational got a passing grade from athletes. The meet was held at the Leonora Stadium in West Coast of Demerara,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Russian Olympic boss takes swipe at Gatlin, Gay

The president of the Russian Olympic Committee blasts the inconsistency of the Olympic leaders in the build up towards the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Strong fields for 2nd OECS Championships in BVI

TORTOLA—Organizers are expecting 150 visiting athletes and officials for the 2nd OECS Track and Field Championships scheduled for Tortola on…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Minister Henry praises Aliann Pompey Invitational

Guyanese Minister within the Ministry of Education with responsibility for Sport and Culture, Honorable Nicolette Henry, has high praise for the inaugural Aliann…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blue Marlin Track and Field Classic set for July 10

On July 10th, 2016 the stage is set from 4pm to 9pm at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium for the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ellis beats Bloomfield over 200m at Trials

On a day when the wind seemed at some points to be coming from a small storm, lightning seemingly also…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read