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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DOUBLE TROUBLE: De Andre Daley Disqualified from Carifta Games

De Andre Daley, the reigning under-20 100-meter Carifta champion, will not defend his title after being disqualified from his semi-final…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Seville 9.91, Blake 9.93 in Men’s 100m at Miramar Invitational

Jamaica's Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake dominated the men's 100m dash at the 2023 Miramar Invitational on Saturday in Florida,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Alana Reid of Jamaica Dominates Heat in Under-20 Girls’ 100-Metre at Carifta Games

Alana Reid of Jamaica comfortably secured her place in the semi-final round of the Under-20 girls' 100-metre at the 50th…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Heartbreak for Jamaica’s Bouwahjgie Nkrumie as Injury Derails Under-20 Boys’ 100m Race

The Under-20 boys’ 100m heats at the 50th Carifta Games witnessed a dramatic scene as Bouwahjgie Nkrumie, Jamaica’s world leader…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Massive Blow: Adaejah Hodge Out of 100m Clash with Alana Reid

The highly anticipated U20 girls' 100m race at the 50th Carifta Games was thrown into disarray when British Virgin Islands'…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Catch all the Action: Watch the Carifta Games Live Stream Online Now!

Follow the Stars: Watch the Carifta Games Live Stream for a Front Row Seat to Athletics History!

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Battle of the Sprint Queens: Reid vs. Hodge in the U20 Girls 100m at 50th Carifta Games

The U20 girls' 100m race will be one of the highlights of the event, as Jamaica's Alana Reid will face…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Steven Gardiner Switches to 400m Event at Miramar Invitational

The Miramar Invitational (WACT Silver) this Saturday (8 April) will see Olympic gold medalist Steven Gardiner switch from the 200m…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Asafa Powell, Proud Parent and Sprinter, Takes Part in Children’s Sports Day in Kingston

Asafa Powell, former 100-meter world record holder, participated in his child's sports day in Kingston.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Sprinter Serena Cole’s Carifta Games Hopes Dashed by Hamstring Injury

Jamaica's promising female sprinter Serena Cole will be absent from the Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas this weekend (April 8-10)…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Nkrumie, Hibbert, and Reid Headline Jamaica’s CARIFTA Games Squad

Jamaica has released its team for the upcoming 50th edition of the CARIFTA Games, taking place in Nassau from April…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

KC Defends Boys’ Title, While Hydel High Makes History with Girls’ Team Title Win

Kingston College and Hydel High clinched the boys' and girls' team titles, respectively, at the Jamaica High School Boys' and…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read