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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Anderson, Tapper lead way in 100H at Jamaica Trials

Britany Anderson and Megan Tapper produced a season's best times to book their Jamaica Trials women's 100m hurdles final spot,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Blake lead them at Jamaica Trials

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Yohan Blake lead the 100m fields going into Friday's (24 June) semi-finals on day one of Jamaica…

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Jenn Suhr announces retirement

Jenn Suhr, the 2012 Olympic Champion in the pole vault, has announced her retirement from professional track and field competition.…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Caribbean women go 1-2 in NCAA 100m final

Julien Alfred and Kemba Nelson were first and second in the Women’s 100 meters final on Saturday at the NCAA…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

St Andrew parish celebrate 21st JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championship victory

Two-time defending champions St. Andrew retained their title with 272.5 points as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletic Championship…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Jamaicans in action/time at Rome Diamond League

The highly anticipated women’s 200 meters at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea / Rome Diamond League meeting will feature a…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

How to Watch Rome Diamond League Live, Results

The 2022 Wanda Diamond League series continues with what is expected to be a cracking meeting on Thursday (9) as…

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Rabat Diamond League Recap

The Rabat Diamond League meet ended on June 5 with a superb home win and a world lead as Soufiane…

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Thompson-Herah, Warholm debut to highlight Rabat DL

Karsten Warholm makes his 2022 debut while Kenny Bednarek is another set to reveal his shape in this fourth Diamond…

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Thompson-Herah should rip through Rabat DL field

Jamaican's five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah will headline the new Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme on June 05, 2022 at…

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Yohan Blake, Andre de Grasse in 100m showdown

Olympic 200m champion Andre de Grasse and 2011 world champion Yohan Blake will clash in the men's 100m at the 2022…

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Yohan Blake finishes on podium in Poland

Yohan Blake was a second-place finisher at the Poznan Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level Meet, on…

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