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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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…

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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

Bouwahjgie Nkrumie equals Jamaica Junior 100m record at World U20 Championships

Bouwahjgie Nkrumie equalled the Jamaican Junior 100m record on Tuesday's second day of the World Athletics U20 Championships Cali22 in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tough opening day for Team Jamaica at World U20 Championships

Mixed 4x400m relay action from the opening day of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Day 1 Photos and How to Watch World U20 Championships

A selection of images from day 1 of the World U20 Athletics Championships, provided by World Athletics through Getty Images,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Briana Williams dashes to UK to fill team gap

Briana Williams is heading to the Commonwealth Games as a late call-up to the Jamaica team.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

3 Jamaican winners at Austrian meet

GRAZ (AUT, Jul 30) - Three Jamaicans sprinters, Crystal Morrison, Oshane Bailey and Shashalee Forbes, secured victories at Saturday's Horst…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

How to watch Commonwealth Games Live Streaming

How to watch Commonwealth Games Live Streaming, which is set to start on track on August 2 to 8.

By Anthony Foster 10 Min Read