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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Rickett captures World Athletics Photograph of the Year

Martin Rickett’s shot of a fall at the water jump during the women's 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 has been…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Reactions to Asafa Powell’s retirement

Several track and field athletes and fans have reacted to Asafa Powell's retirement from track and field.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Alabama Women Take Third at NCAA Cross Country Championships, Men Finish 27th

The Crimson Tide women posted a program-best third-place finish with 166 points, while the men were 27th with 684 points

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shortlisted for World Female Athlete of the Year

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the only Caribbean woman shortlisted for this year's World Female Athlete of the Year.

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Alabama Cross Country Women Win NCAA South Regional, Men Finish Third

The Alabama women’s cross country team won the 2022 NCAA South Regional Championships at the John Hunt Running Park Friday…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Standing Room Only at Launch of Finding Foster & Fifty Days Afire

Neither rain nor the early Thursday start could deter the hundreds of sports fans and students who filled the auditorium…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Fifty Days Afire Launch – LIVE STREAM

A new book, Fifty Days Afire: Inside Jamaica’s Long Sprint to Freedom, will feature the fifty greatest performances by Jamaican sprinters…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Kerrica Hill for Rising Star Award

Jamaica's World U20 100m hurdles champion Kerrica Hill is among five nominees for the 2022 Women’s Rising Star Award, which…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

No World Relays for Guangzhou 23

The World Athletics Council has decided to postpone the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 23, scheduled for 13-14 May 2023, until…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Running Industry Outsider Simmelkjaer Named NYRR CEO

Rob Simmelkjaer, an attorney and former executive at ESPN, has been named to succeed Kerin Hempel as chief executive officer…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Lyles, Peters, Holloway among nominees for Men’s World Athlete of the Year 2022

This week marks the opening of the voting process for the 2022 World Athletes of the Year ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2022.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

High School Athletes Focused on ‘Good Times, Good Marks’ and Great Colleges During October 16 Armory Trials

The Armory Foundation opens its 2022-23 indoor track & field season with its Armory Trials, scheduled for Sunday, October 16.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read