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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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

Shericka Jackson describes 2021 as ‘incredible journey’

Shericka Jackson is singing "praises to God" after ending a magnificent 2021 track and field season, which brought her several…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Goule end 2021 with victories

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Natoya Goule were winners at Tuesday's (14 Sept) Gala dei Castelli, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Shericka Jackson loses 3rd straight 200m race to Mboma

Shericka Jackson finished second to Christine Mboma in the women's 200m at Tuesday's (14 Sept) Memorial Borisa Hanžekovića meet in…

By Anthony Foster 26 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce among 9 Jamaicans for Swiss meet

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games silver medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will race for the final time this season at the Galà dei…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah: That’s it

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has called time on her 2021 season, viewed by the track and field…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Morrison, Levy get runners-up spots at ISTAF Berlin

Ronald Levy and Natasha Morrison were the best-placed Jamaican at Sunday's (12 Sept) ISTAF Berlin, a Germany's World Athletics Continental…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams, Ronald Levy for Berlin meet

Jamaica's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games medallists Briana Williams and Ronald Levy will grace the 100th running of the ISTAF in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jackson runs 21.81pb, but Mboma wins Diamond Trophy

Shericka Jackson ran her best 200m race for second to Christine Mboma at Thursday's (9 Sept) Wanda Diamond League final…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read