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 Jackson wins 100m in Italy

World 200m champion Shericka Jackson won the women’s 100m at Saturday’s (30 July) Meeting Internazionale Sport e Solidarieta in Italy.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shericka Jackson leads 7 Jamaicans to Italian meet on July 30

World 200m champion Shericka Jackson headline a list of seven Jamaicans down to race at Saturday’s (30 July) Meeting Internazionale…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Adelle Tracey barred from Commonwealth Games

Adelle Tracey, who represented her adopted nation Jamaica at the World Championships, will not be able to compete for Jamaica…

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Terry edges Davis to win gold at Ed Murphey Classic

Teetee Terry edged compatriot Tamari Davis for the top spot at Saturday's (30 July) Ed Murphey Classic 2022, the final…

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Davis leads field with 10.87 at Ed Murphey Classic

Tamari Davis was in top form at Saturday's (30 July) Ed Murphey Classic 2022, the final stop in the American…

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Jamaica’s team for World U20 Championships – Cali, Colombia

Tina Clayton, Brianna Lyston, Jaydon Hibbert and Bryan Levell headline Jamaica's team for the World U20 Championships, set for Cali,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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