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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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

Clayton defends crown in record style, Cole gets silver at World U20 Championships

Tina Clayton set a new championship and Jamaica junior record when she led her teammate Serena Cole home in the…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Clayton, Cole in 100m final; Levell in 200m medal round at World U20 Championships

Tina Clayton and Serena Cole advanced to the final of the women's 100m at the World Athletics U20 Championships here…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth Games 100m title

Elaine Thompson-Herah is the Birmingham22 Commonwealth Games women’s 100m champion.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thompson-Herah races into 100m final at Commonwealth Games

Olympic sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is into the final of the women's 100m at the Birmingham22 Commonwealth Games at…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican U20s ready to move up the table

All three Jamaicans who were in action on Wednesday morning, Roshawn Clarke, Antonio Forbes, and Bryan Levell advanced to the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Nkrumie 10.02, Lawrence 20.58 shine at World U20 Championships

Jamaica pocketed three medals, two silver and a bronze, on Tuesday's (2 July) second day of the Cali22 World Athletics…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read