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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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

Will Alana Reid Choose Higher Education or a Professional Career in Athletics?

After making history at the ISSA Boys and Girls Championships with a remarkable 10.92-second 100m race, Alana Reid's departure from…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Record-Breaking Performances by Kennedy and Russell at Champs

Delano Kennedy and Rickiann Russell achieved personal bests in the 400m finals at Jamaica's High School Championships, held at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Super Bouwahjgie Nkrumie Blasts To Record-breaking 9.99secs at Champs23

Jamaican sprinter Bouwahjgie Nkrumie has made history at the Champs 2023 Boys 100m by breaking his own national junior record…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Bouwahjgie Nkrumie runs 10.08secs, breaks Class One 100m record at Champs23

Bouwahjgie Nkrumie of Kingston College blew away the competition at Champs 2023 on Wednesday night with a record-breaking performance in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jodyann Mitchell Smashes Class One Girls 1500m Record Boys and Girls at Champs23

Jodyann Mitchell from Holmwood Technical made history at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Wednesday, 29 March, winning the…

By Anthony Foster 7 Min Read

Nkrumie Leads Class 1 Boys’ 100m Heats at Champs23

Bouwahjgie Nkrumie of Kingston College took the lead in the Class 1 boys' 100m heats on Tuesday, March 28, during…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Abigail Martin answers Cedricka Williams’ challenge, breaks Class 1 Discus record

he ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, popularly known as CHAMPS 2023, kicked off at the National Stadium with two…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Day 1 Order of Events and how to watch Champs 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica (27 March) — Lead: The ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships - CHAMPS 2023 - will be held…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read