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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Jamaica, Led By Kerrica Hill, Ends World U20s With Independence Medal Rush

On Saturday, as Jamaicans were celebrating 60 years of independence, Kerrica Hill produced a stellar performance to set a new…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

RESULTS | Silesia Diamond League Meeting

The Silesia Diamond League meeting results see Jamaicans Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce setting a world-leading 100m mark and Shericka Jackson, a new…

By Anthony Foster 33 Min Read

Distin Wins Commonwealth Games High Jump Title

Lamara Distin won the Commonwealth Games high jump title at 1.95m Saturday morning at Alexander Stadium.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce runs world lead, Jackson wins 200m at Silesia Diamond League

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's world-leading performance and Shericka Jackson were winners at Saturday’s Silesia Diamond League meeting in Poland.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Schedule and How to watch Silesia Diamond League

How to watch Kamila Skolimowska Memorial live streaming, TV and online and schedule?

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

World Athletics U20 Championships Medal Table

Jamaica and the United States of America are tied on five gold medals each at the end of day five…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Lyston, Hibbert, Pottinger strike gold in Cali

Jamaicans Brianna Lyston, Brandon Pottinger and Jaydon Hibbert won gold medals on Friday's (5 Aug) penultimate day of Colombia's Cali22…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Jamaica women set U20 4x100m world record in Cali

Jamaica's women set a new 4x100m world U20 record on Friday, Day 5, at the World Athletics U20 Championships 2022.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

A bonanza of finals for Jamaica in Cali

All Jamaica's entrances from Friday's (5 Aug) opening session of the Cali22 World Athletics U20 Championships qualified for their respective…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

World U20 Championships 4x100m Results

Jamaica women and Japanese men are the fastest qualifiers from the semi-final round of the 4x100m relays at the World…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

No medal for Jamaica on 4th day at World U20 Championships

Jamaica ended the fourth day of the Cali22 World Athletics U20 Championships without a medal.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Lyston, Hibbert lead the way on good day at World U20 Championships – Day 4

Brianna Lyston and Jaydon Hibbert led Jamaican qualifiers on Thursday's (4 Aug) opening session at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read