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 World Athletics Award

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson has won the Moment of the Month Award presented by World Athletics.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Clayton, Lyston head World Athletics U20 team

Tina Clayton and Brianna Lyston will lead Jamaica's team to Cali 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships next month.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Shelly, Elaine, Shericka for Commonwealth Games

Jamaica's big stars, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Hansle Parchment, are attending the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jackson nominated for World Athletics Award

Jamaican Shericka Jackson is nominated for Moment of the month by World Athletics.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaica names World Championships team #Oregon22

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson, Hansle Parchment, Yohan Blake and Shericka Jackson head Jamaica's team for the World Athletics Championships starting July…

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

Jereem Richards sizzles 19.83 at Trinidad trials

Jereem Richards exploded to a new lifetime best of 19.83 seconds to win the men's 200 meters at the 2022…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Jackson delivers 21.55 PB, WL at Jamaica trials

Shericka Jackson delivered a huge personal best and world-leading time to win the women’s 200m at the Jamaica trials on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Parchment, Anderson win at Jamaica trials

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games champion Hansle Parchment made light work of the men’s 110m hurdles on his way to winning…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

McLeod, Powell win 400m at Jamaica trials

Candice McLeod and Jevaughn Powell won their 400m finals on Sunday'sSunday's (26 June) final day of the Jamaica trials at…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Gordon-Powell upstages Goule at Jamaica trials

Chrisann Gordon-Powell upstaged Natoya Goule in the women’s 800m on Sunday’s (26 June) Jamaica trials at the National Stadium in…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Abby Steiner drops 21.77 US trials

Abby Steiner ran a world lead and personal best of 21.77 to win the women’s 200m at US trials on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Parchment, McLeod into 110H final at Jamaica Trials

Hansle Parchment and Omar McLeod, both Olympic Games gold medallists, are into the final of the men's 110m hurdles at…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read