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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Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson finishes fourth in 60m indoor final

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson placed fourth in the women's 60m indoor final at the Birmingham World Indoor Tour held at…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Tina Clayton and Ackeem Blake Secure Sprint Glory at Gibson McCook Relays

Tina Clayton and Ackeem Blake claimed the top spots in the 60m finals at the Gibson McCook Relays, which took…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Mondo Duplantis sets sixth world pole vault record at All Star Perche

Mondo Duplantis breaks his own world pole vault record, clearing 6.22m at All Star Perche event in Clermont-Ferrand. The Olympic…

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Kingston College and Hyde win Class 1 4x100m events at Gibson McCook Relays

Kingston College (KC) and Hyde emerged victorious in the boys and girls Class 1 4x100m events, respectively, at the Gibson…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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