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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Shericka for Silesia, no Commonwealth Games

The second-fastest woman ever at 200 meters, Shericka Jackson, is likely to skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham for a…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Clayton is among 16 to defend titles in Cali

Final entries have been published for the World U20 championships in Cali, Colombia, from 1-6 August.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

USA finished with record 33 medals, Jamaica 10 at Oregon22 World Athletics Championships

The United States of America, the host of the Oregon22 World Athletics Championships 2022, dominated the medal table and points…

By Anthony Foster 12 Min Read

Mondo Duplantis sets new pole vault world record with 6.21m in Oregon22

Mondo Duplantis added a centimetre to his own world pole vault record to claim his first outdoor world title, soaring…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Brittney Anderson sets new Jamaica 100m hurdles record – Oregon22

Brittney Anderson set a new Jamaican record in the women's 100m hurdles to qualify for the final of the World…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican-coached Tobi Amusan smashes 100m hurdles world record – Oregon22

Tobi Amusan sped to a 12.12 (0.9m/s) clocking in her semifinal to break the world 100m hurdles record at the World…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Kirani James takes silver behind Norman in 400m at Oregon22

Kirani James won Grenada's first medal of the Oregon22 World Athletics Championships on day eight at Hayward Field in Eugene,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

USA leads 4×1 finalists, but Jamaica targets world record – Oregon22

The United States stormed into the final of the women’s 4x100m relay with the fastest time, with Great Britain &…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Praise pours in for Shericka Jackson at Oregon22

Shericka Jackson has received several praises from the international track and field fraternity after her scintillating World Athletics Championships Oregon22…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Olympic Gold 800m Medalists Mu, Korir Advance In 800m At World Athletics Championships

On a night that left Hayward Field rocking after Americans Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton swept the 200m,…

By Anthony Foster 11 Min Read

Thompson-Herah: “It hurts”

Elaine Thompson-Herah took to social media to share her story a couple of hours after failing to medal in the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Goule gets back her mojo; Tracey advances to 800m semi-finals – Oregon22

Natoya Goule and Adelle Tracey qualified for the semi-final round of the women's 800m on day 7 of the World…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read