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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Noah Lyles Disqualification Doesn’t Stop Coleman from Winning Men’s 60m Final

The men's 60m final at the 2023 Millrose Games was a much-anticipated event, with top sprinters Noah Lyles and Christian…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Camperdown Classic 2023: Ackeem Blake and Briana Williams Shine in Jamaica

Among the highlighted winners were Titans Track Club's Ackeem Blake and Briana Williams, who captured the men’s and women’s Invitational…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Chrisann Gordon-Powell: From Olympic Silver to Motherhood

Chrisann Gordon-Powell is a Jamaican track and field athlete who made headlines recently when she announced her pregnancy on social…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Brianna Lyston, Tina Cayton for women’s 60m at Tyson Invitational

The Tyson Invitational will feature Tina Clayton, Brianna Lyston, and Tajay Gayle. This weekend's event is set for the university's…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Celebrates Success of Athletes Adelle Tracey and Britany Anderson in Poland

Jamaican athletes Adelle Tracey and Britany Anderson were in the spotlight at the ORLEN Copernicus Cup held on Wednesday in…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Jamaicans in the Mix of Thrilling Performances of the New Mexico Collegiate Classic

The second day of the New Mexico Collegiate Classic was a display of world-class athleticism, as the high altitude of…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Brianna Lyston Debuts Strong in 60m Indoor Race at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Brianna Lyston, a first-year Louisiana State University (LSU) student, made her first appearance in the 60m indoor race at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the Olympic Champion Announces Pregnancy”

Olympic 400m champion, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, and her husband Maicel Uibo, a 2019 World Championships decathlon silver medalist, announced on social…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Brianna Lyston makes debut, Kevona Davis finishes 6th at New Mexico Collegiate Classic

Brianna Lyston ran her first indoor meet, but Kevona Davis and Julien Alfred enjoyed a better Friday evening (3 Feb)…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Noah Lyles Takes Aim at Usain Bolt’s World Record in 200m

Noah Lyles, the world 200m champion, is confident he can surpass Usain Bolt’s world record of 19.18. When asked about…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Ajee’ Wilson and Athing Mu to Square Off in Thrilling 600m Race at Millrose Games

The Millrose Games, a World Indoor Tour Gold Meet, in New York on February 11th, promises to be a thrilling…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah wins Women’s 60m at Karsten Warholm Invitational

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the double Olympic champion, lived up to her reputation as one of the world's leading sprinters by winning…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read