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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Femke Bol Faces First Defeat at Dutch Championships, Tasa Jiya Claims 200m Victory

Femke Bol, who has been on an impressive winning streak since the World Championships last year, faced her first defeat…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Zandrion Barnes Wins 400m, Walcott Shines at TT Championships

In the international races at the Trinidad and Tobago Trials, Jamaican Zandrion Barnes and Guyanese Emmanuel Archibald emerged victorious.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jonielle Smith and Amoi Brown Set New Records at CAS Meeting International 2023

Jonielle Smith and Amoi Brown showcased their talents at the CAS Meeting International 2023, setting new records in their events.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kishane Thompson Clocks Sub-10 Time in Men’s 100m Heat at CAS Meeting International 2023

Kishane Thompson, Jamaica's newest rising star, broke the 10-second barrier at Sunday's (30 Jul) CAS Meeting International 2023 in Schifflange,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Yohan Blake, Briana Williams, and Shanieka Ricketts Triumph at Leverkusen Meet

Yohan Blake, Briana Williams, and Shanieka Ricketts emerged victorious at the True Athletes Classic, a World Athletics Continental Tour -…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican Rising Stars Ready to Blaze the Track at CAS Meeting International 2023

Several Jamaicans are set to participate in Sunday's (30 Jul) CAS Meeting International 2023, a World Athletics Continental Tour -…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Unstoppable Force: Asinga’s 9.89s Sprint Redefines U20 100m History

A momentous occasion unfolded at the South American Athletics Outdoor Championships as Issam Asinga, the highly promising Texas A&M track…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

NTN Corporation Joins World Athletics as Official Partner Ahead of Budapest 23 Championships

This collaboration comes at a perfect time, just ahead of the highly anticipated World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, set to…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Michael Johnson Weighs In as Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Shatters Africa Record, but …

Despite shattering an Africa record that stood for 27 years, Letsile Tebogo, the promising Botswana sprinter seen as the next…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Zharnel Hughes: From Anguilla to Great Britain’s Top Man

Zharnel Hughes, the talented sprinter hailing from the beautiful shores of Anguilla, set the track ablaze at his adopted country's…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Sanya Richards-Ross Reveals Her Sportswomen to Watch in 2023

Get insights from Olympic legend Sanya Richards Ross as she introduces the top 5 American track and field stars to…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Isaiah Harris Shines at Under Armour Sunset Tour in Los Angeles

Isaiah Harris, who placed second at the USA Trials, is heading back to the World Championships for the first time…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read