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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Ackera Nugent Shines at Arkansas Invitational

Jamaica's Ackera Nugent was in top form at Friday's (13 Jan) Arkansas Invitational, held at the university's facility in Fayetteville,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Douglas Forrest Invitational Order of Events

After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Douglas Forrest Invitational Track and Field Invitational Meet will return…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Pařízek Secures Double Gold in Men’s Sprint at Central Bohemian Regional Championship

Antonín Pařízek won the men's sprint double at the Central Bohemian Regional Championship (Středočeský krajský přebor), held on January 8th…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Sprint Fest kicks off the track and field year at Jamaica College’s Ashenheim Stadium

The first track and field meet of 2023 is set to run off on Friday (6 Jan) with the running…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

American Veteran Mike Rodgers to Compete Against Marcell Jacobs in 60m at ORLEN Cup

Italy's Olympic champion, Marcell Jacobs, will be the headliner in the men's 60m race at the ORLEN Cup in Lodz…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Drake Relays encourages New Year’s resolution

The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom has teamed up with the Iowa Sports Foundation to help encourage…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

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