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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Danielle Williams among 3 Jamaican winners

Jamaicans Danielle Williams, Lafranz Campbell and Jeanine Williams were winners at Saturday’s (8 Jan) Clemson Orange and Purple meet in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Sachin Dennis turns pro, set to represent Jamaica

It looks like Sachin Dennis will finally represent Jamaica in track and field. For the past five years, Dennis has…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Deon Lendore dies in car crash

Trinidad and Tobago's athlete Deon Lendore died in a car accident in Texas on Tuesday (10 Jan).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Yohan Blake And Longtime Manager Call It Quits

Cubie Seegobin, who had been Yohan Blake's manager since he left St. Jago High in 2009, revealed in a statement…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah begins the next chapter at Mico

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has started her pre-season training at a new base, the Mico University College…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Natoya Goule-Toppin humbled by hometown honour

Natoya Goule-Toppin was honoured in her home of Top Coffee Grove (Bellefield), Manchester, Jamaica, last week.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah get national honours

Sprint stars Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce conferred with the Order of Distinction in Commander Class (CD) rank on Monday…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah confirms MVP exit

Elaine Thompson-Herah has finally confirmed her departure from MVP Track Club and coach Stephen Francis.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaica looks set to host CARIFTA Games 2022

The North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletics Association has now called upon Jamaica through the Jamaica Athletics Administrative…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Yuki Koike wins sprint double

Yuki Koike achieved a sprint double at Japan Corporate Championships in 10.19 (-0.5m/s wind) and 20.55 (+2.9m/s wind).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Big incentive for African to break Bolt’s 9.58 WR

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man, was given a car for his achievement and promised an even nicer one if he…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah set to leave MVP

Olympic Games sprint double champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah, is set to leave the MVP Track Club, according to media reports.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read