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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Lyston, Levell Headline Puma East Coast International Showcase

High school athletes from the United States will go head to head with their Jamaican counterparts (Lyston included) in individual…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce Opens Her Season With 22.79

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Hansle Parchment opened their seasons, but Ackeem Blake, Megan Tapper and Fedrick Dacres shone at Velocity Fest…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Results | MVP Velocity Fest 11

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Hanle Parchment, Yohan Blake, Shanieka Ricketts and Fedrick Dacres were among the senior athletes on show at Saturday's…

By Anthony Foster 10 Min Read

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce sets 10.4 target

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says her sprinting sparks have been reignited by her career-best campaign last year, and…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

How to Watch Velocity Fest Live Stream

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will open her season at Saturday’s (23 April) Velocity Fest 11, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger Series…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce faces Jackson in season opener at Velocity Fest

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will open her season at Saturday’s (23 April) Velocity Fest 11, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger Series…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Velocity Fest 11 Schedule/Order of Events

Velocity Fest 11, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger Series Meet, has released its schedule/order of events for Saturday, 23…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah sets 10.89 world lead

Elaine Thompson-Herah made a bullet of a start to her 2022 campaign in the 100 meters after she cruised to a…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Allyson Felix confirms 2022 will be the last one

Legendary Allyson Felix confirmed that 2022 will be her last season. According to Wikipedia, Allyson Felix won 11 Olympic Games…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

USA narrowly outscore Jamaica in Bermuda

Shericka Jackson and Shanieka Ricketts were among the Jamaican winners, while Teahna Daniels and Ajee Wilson won for the USA…

By Anthony Foster 7 Min Read

Shelly, Sha’Carri clash over 100m in Nairobi

Multiple global championships medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American spotlight sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson have been announced to race in the women's…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

KC, Edwin Allen win Champs 2022, but ….

Kingston College and Edwin Allen won their respective titles, but day five of Champs 2022, the ISSA-Grace Kennedy Boys and…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read