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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Two Medals but Few Tickets—Jamaica’s Relays Miss the Mark at World Relays

Despite two medals in the women's 4x100m and mixed 4x100m, Jamaica's showing at the World Relays Guangzhou 25 was below…

Jamaica’s Relay Hopes Dim—Only Two Teams Secure Tokyo 2025 Spots

Jamaica secured just two relay spots for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025, a surprising outcome for the…

World Relays Guangzhou 25: 40 Teams Lock in World Championships Spots

The first eight teams to have qualified for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in five of the events being…

Jamaica Qualifies Two of Six Teams for Finals at World Relays Guangzhou 25

Jamaica secured two of its six relay teams for the finals at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25, with standout performances…

Grand Slam Track: Masai Russell, Danielle Williams, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Set for Epic 100m Hurdles Clash in Philadelphia

A showdown of epic proportions is set for the Philadelphia Slam as four of the world’s best hurdlers—Masai Russell, Danielle…

Warholm, Benjamin, Dos Santos Set for Historic 300m Hurdles Clash at Oslo Diamond League

Three of the greatest 400m hurdlers in history—Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin, and Alison dos Santos—are set to go head-to-head in…

Davis-Woodhall, Mihambo, and Iapichino Set for Long Jump Showdown at Stockholm Diamond League

Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall, two-time World Champion Malaika Mihambo, and European Indoor Champion Larissa Iapichino are set to headline a…

Grand Slam Track Miami Shines with Record Performances and Emotional Moments

The second leg of the Grand Slam Track series in Miami delivered a weekend of packed stadiums, record-breaking performances, and…

Duplantis, Chopra Headline Star-Studded Field for 64th Zlatá Tretra Ostrava

World record-holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis and Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra are set to headline an all-star lineup at the…

Jackson Leads U.S. Charge Against Olympic Medalists at Prefontaine Classic

The world’s best women’s shot putters are set to clash at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic (5 July),…

Global Celebration: Relay Around the World Challenge Lights Up Kids’ Athletics Day

World Athletics and its Member Federations, athletics clubs, schools and people across the globe have celebrated Kids’ Athletics Day on…

Sanjay Ayre brings track showcase to Baltimore; Quincy Wilson, Jamaican stars set to compete

Jamaican Olympian Sanjay Ayre is bringing the East Coast International Showcase to Baltimore for the first time this weekend, with Olympic gold…