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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Dafne Schippers Hangs Up Her Spikes: A Look Back at a Stellar Career

Dafne Schippers, who won back-to-back World Championships in 2015 and 2017, confirms her retirement from track and field, leaving behind…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fred Kerley Teams Up with Quincy Watts in Coaching Shift

2022 100m World Champion Fred Kerley reveals a pivotal coaching change as he joins forces with Quincy Watts to tackle…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tigist Assefa Aims to Inspire Young Ethiopian Athletes with World Record

Tigist Assefa sets a new world record in the Berlin Marathon, aiming to inspire young Ethiopian athletes and boost the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Lindon Victor and Taliyah Brooks Secure Third Place at Decastar 2023

Grenadian world bronze medallist Lindon Victor and United States' Taliyah Brooks were third-place finishers at the Decastar 2023 World Athletics Combined Events Tour…

By Anthony Foster 17 Min Read

Tigst Assefa Shatters World Record at Berlin Marathon

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia broke the women's world marathon record with a time of 2:11:53 at the Berlin Marathon on…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Kipchoge and Assefa on World Record Pace at Berlin Marathon’s Halfway Mark

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya and Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia are on track to set world records halfway through the Berlin…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Taliyah Brooks Narrowly Trails, Lindon Victor in Striking Distance of Top Spot at Decastar 2023

Taliyah Brooks narrowly trails in second place while Lindon Victor remains within reach of the lead, both giving standout performances…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

How to Watch Decastar Live Stream

Get ready for an action-packed weekend with Live Streaming of the Decastar meeting in Talence, featuring top athletes like Lindon…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

RunCzech Unveils 2024 Elite Racing Calendar: Prague Takes the Lead

RunCzech has announced that sign-ups are now available for their top-tier races in 2024. The racing calendar is set to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tinoda Matsasa and Daniel Simmons Join New Balance’s Elite NIL Line-up

New Balance has secured more Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, adding two promising middle-distance runners to its roster.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Next Generation of European Athletics Stars Nominated for Coveted Award

Ten athletes have been nominated for the European Athletics Female Rising Star award. Among the nominees are four track specialists,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

4 Americans, No Jamaican in Men’s Top 10 World Athletics Rankings

Get the full breakdown of the 2023 men's World Athletics rankings, where the U.S. dominates with four athletes in the…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read