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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Blunder at Gibson McCook Relays: Women’s sprinters run 70m instead of 60m

In the women's 60m at the Gibson McCook Relays on Saturday (25 Feb) in Kingston, there was a huge embarrassment…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Julien Alfred sets meet record in women’s 60m final at Big 12 Championships

LUBBOCK, Texas — Julien Alfred of the University of Texas has set a new meet record in the women's 60m…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kevona Davis Dominates 200m Qualifiers at Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships

Jamaican sprinter Kevona Davis, representing the University of Texas, put in an impressive performance in the 200m event at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Julien Alfred, Kevona Davis in 60m final at Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships

Julien Alfred of Texas ran a 7.03 to lead the women's 60-meter dash finalists at the Big 12 Indoor Track…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Ferdinand Omanayala Breaks February Record with 9.86s in 100m Heat

Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanayala has made history by clocking a time of 9.86 seconds in his 100m heat at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Roe, Jepkirui, and Wright Headline Big 12 Women’s Mile Final After Impressive Heat Performances

Taylor Roe of Oklahoma State qualified for the Big 12 Indoor Championships women's mile final after winning her first-round heat…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

How to watch the Big 12 Indoor Championships?

Texas Tech University’s Sports Performance Center will play host to the 2023 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships on…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Tracey finishes fourth in 800m event, Thomas-Dodd takes sixth place in shot put

Adelle Tracey and Danielle Thomas-Dodd represent Jamaica at the Madrid World Indoor Tour meeting in Spain.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Beatrice Masilingi: Rising Star of Namibian Athletics Shatters African Record in 300m Sprint

PRETORIA, South Africa — Namibian sprinter Beatrice Masilingi shattered the African Record in the women's 300m on Sunday (19 Feb)…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Istanbul 2023 European Athletics Indoor Championships: Meet the Youngest and Oldest Competitors

The entry-lists for Istanbul 2023 European Athletics Indoor Championships will feature seven reigning Olympic champions from Tokyo 2020, as well…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Femke Bol shatters world indoor 400m record at Dutch Indoor Championships

Femke Bol of the Netherlands has broken the world indoor 400m record with a time of 49.26 seconds at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Emerges as Third Fastest Man in African History with 300m Win

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo is making headlines in athletics after running a personal best and world-leading time of 31.54 seconds to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read