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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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

Natoya, Danielle Win at New Balance Indoor GP

Natoya Goule and Danielle Williams were winners at the New Balance Indoor GP in New York on Sunday, February 6.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Briana Williams runs 60m PB at New Balance GP

Briana Williams was in the form of her life at Sunday’s (6 Feb) New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in New…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah wins season opener

Elaine Thompson-Herah opened her season on a winning note at the Queens/Grace Jackson Invitational at Kingston's National Stadium East facility…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Chris, Britany win; Brianna 4th at Millrose Games

Jamaicans Christopher Taylor and Britany Anderson won their respective events at Saturday's (29 Jan) Millrose Games in New York.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read