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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James wins, Anderson 3rd at Zurich Diamond League final

Grenadian Kirani James won the men's 400m, and Jamaican Britany Anderson finished third in the 100m hurdles at Thursday's (8…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Zurich Diamond League Start lists

The following is the schedule, start lists, and how to watch live broadcast on Day Two at the 2022 Weltklasse…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

How to watch Zurich Diamond League Live Streaming

World champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson will be among the stars on show at Thursday's (8 Sept) Zurich Diamond…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

No World Indoor Championships in 2023

It is with regret that the World Athletics Council has decided to postpone the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 2023,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaicans in action and Brussels Diamond League schedule TV coverage

The 2022 Wanda Diamond League final enters the final bend this week as the world’s best athletes travel to Brussels…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Sha’Carri pips Elaine in rain-soaked Luzern

Elaine Thompson-Herah lost to Sha'Carri Richardson, while Rasheed Broadbell, Anthonique Strachan and Keshorn Walcott secured victories at Tuesday's (30 Aug)…

By Anthony Foster 13 Min Read

Rushell Clayton wins 400H in Italy

Rushell Clayton was the only Jamaican winner at Tuesday’s (30 Aug) Palio Città della Quercia Rovereto 2022, a World Athletics…

By Anthony Foster 8 Min Read

USA star Natasha Hastings calls it quits

American two-time Olympic Games gold medalist Natasha Hastings has called time on her track and field career.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaicans set to light up Hanzekovic Memorial in Zagreb

ZAGREB - Organisers of the Hanzekovic Memorial, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gol, in Zagreb on September 11 are planning…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah, Sha’Carri Richardson to battle over 100m in Luzern

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica and American Sha’Carri Richardson will clash over 100m at the 2022 Spitzen Leichtathletik –…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Simone Facey is now officially a certified coach

Former Jamaican sprinter Simone Facey is now "officially a certified coach." She completed all the USATF Coaching Education Level 1…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Yohan Blake runs 9.96 to win at True Athletes Classics in Germany

Jamaican Yohan Blake won the men's 100 meters at Sunday's (28 Aug) #TrueAthletesClassics Leverkusen 2022 meeting on Sunday in Germany.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read