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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Young, Lemonious on top at SEC Championships

Jamaicans Charokee Young and Phillip Lemonious are the fastest in their respective events at the SEC Championships at Bryan-College Station,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaicans Bring the Heat at Big 12 Championships

Jamaicans are well-placed for title honours at the 2022 Big 12 Championships, following Friday's (25 Feb) at Iowa State University…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bulldogs Prepare for SEC Championships

The Mississippi State track and field program enter the postseason with seven Bulldogs in possession of top-20 times/marks in the…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Champs 2022 gets green light for fans

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has gotten approval from the Government of Jamaica to allow fans to watch this…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Gibson McCook Relays 2022 Schedule of Events

Gibson McCook Relays 2022 Schedule of Events

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Thompson-Herah, McPherson secure wins in Birmingham

Elaine Thompson-Herah and Stephenie-Ann McPherson were winners at Saturday’s (19 Feb) Müller Indoor Grand Prix at the Arena Birmingham in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

LIVE STREAM: JAAA Puma Development Series 2.6 (BOYS)

This is in a series of JAAA Puma Development Meet 2.6 (BOYS) at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Natoya Goule breaks Jamaica 800m indoor record

Natoya Goule set a new Jamaican indoor 800-meter record at Thursday’s (17 Feb 2022) Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Liévin, France.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blessing Okagbare banned for 10 years

The Disciplinary Tribunal has banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare for a total of 10 years, five years for the presence…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Jakob Ingebrigtsen sets 1500m world indoor record

He had won numerous continental titles while still a teenager. He won Olympic gold in a European record time at…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

JAAA/SDF Launch Jubilee Athletics Series

The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), in partnership with the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), will stage a new four-meet JAAA/SDF…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Western Relays 2022 LIVE STREAM

Western Relays 2022 LIVE Stream from GC Foster College on 12 February 2022

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read