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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Tapper faces Samba-Mayela at Ostrava Golden Spike

Megan Tapper will be in action at this month's Ostrava Golden Spike. The World Athletics Challenge Tour, Gold Level Meeting,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Anderson, Whyte, Allen win in Florida

Three Jamaicans, Brittany Anderson, Natalliah Whyte and Nathon Allen, were winners at last weekend's (30 April- 1 May) North Florida…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaicans Ready for East Coast Showcase

The East Coast International Showcase, powered by Puma, is shaping up to bring excitement to the Prince George Sports &…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo 10.92w, Lyles 19.86, King 9.98 in US

World 200m champion Noah Lyles clocked his season-best 19.86 seconds (+0.8w) at the Pure Athletics Global Invitational in Clermont, Florida…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kevona 11.15, Pinnock Leaps 8.02 at LSU Invite

Kevona Davis and Wayne Pinnock enjoyed good outings at the LSU Invitational on Saturday, April 30 in a meet where…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Tebogo 9.96 WJR; Mboma 10.97 NR and 21.87 WL

The Gaborone International meet (WACT Bronze) registered a World Under-20 record time of 9.96 seconds (+1.9w) by Botswana's Letsile Tebogo…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

JC wins 4×8 at Penn Relays

Jamaica College (JC) closed out the 126th running of the Penn Relays with victory in the High School Boys' 4x800…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

KC wins 1st Penn Relays 4×4 title in 57 years

Kingston College (KC), on Saturday's (30 April) final day of the 126th running of Penn Relays, won their first High…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Camperdown takes 4×1 crown at Penn Relays

Camperdown won their 9th High School Boys’ 4x100 Championship of America title at Penn Relays on Saturday (30 April).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Hydel breaks 4×4 Record at Penn Relays

Hydel delivered another record-breaking performance to win the High School Girls' 4x400 Championship of America title at Penn Relays on…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Edwin Allen sets new Penn Relays 4×1 Record

Edwin Allen produced another stunning performance to win the High School Girls' 4x100 Championship of America title at Pen Relays…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Penn Relays: Edwin Allen wins 4x800m title

Edwin Allen defended their Penn Relays High School Girls' 4x800 Championship of America title on Friday (29 April).

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read