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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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 &…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Who’s in action, Day 7 Schedule and How to Watch World Athletics Championships Oregon22

The following is the order of events, TV schedule, and start lists for Day 7 at the World Athletics Championships…

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Distin 9th, Williamson 11th as Patterson takes HJ title – Oregon22

Lamara Distin finished ninth in the women’s high jump at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 on Tuesday night at Hayward…

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Fraser-Pryce, Jackson, Thompson-Herah eye 1-2-3 finish in 200m – Oregon22

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah remained on course for another 1-2-3 finish at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22…

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McLaughlin, Bol leads all 3 Jamaicans into 400m hurdles semis – Oregon22

Janeive Russell, Shiann Salmon and Rushell Clayton advanced to the women's 400m hurdles semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22…

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Yohan Blake pulls out of 200m – Oregon22

Yohan Blake has pulled out of the men's 200m semi-finals here at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field…

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Who’s in action, Day 5 Schedule and How to Watch World Athletics Championships Oregon22

The order of events schedule, live results, start lists, and how to watch live streaming coverage of the World Athletics…

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