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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Gina Bass could miss Oregon22 because…

EUGENE (USA): African Athletics United is reporting that some athletes, including Gina Bass, are dealing with visa issues which could…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

14 Crimson Tide athletes for Oregon22

After announcing five Alabama graduates who will compete at the upcoming World Championships Oregon22 as part of Team USA

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Women’s and men’s 400m hurdles schedule times

The following are the schedule and start times for the men's and women's 400m hurdles for the World Athletics Championships…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Parchment will beat Holloway & Allen says coach

Olympic champion Hansle Parchment will beat the home favourites Grant Holloway and Devon Allen in the men's 110m hurdles at…

By Anthony Foster 7 Min Read

World Athletics clears 18 more Russians, but…

The World Athletics Doping Review Board (DRB) has agreed that the applications of 18 Russian athletes have met the exceptional…

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

European Athletics Under-18 Championships

Live streaming of the European Athletics Under-18 Championships begins on Monday morning.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

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