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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Jackson, James to light up Brussels Diamond League

Eight Caribbean athletes, among them Shericka Jackson and Kirani James, will be on show at Friday's (3 Sept) Allianz Memorial…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah for showdown in Zurich

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will return to face Elaine Thompson-Herah in the women's 100m at the Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League on 9…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Sha’Carri Richardson wants to keep Flo-Jo’s WR in the US

Sha'Carri Richardson is hoping she will be the one to break Florence Griffith Joyner's (Flo-Jo) world 100m record of 10.49…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah withdraws to protect Achilles

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has withdrawn from Friday's (3 Sept) Brussels Diamond League as a precaution.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

33 Tokyo 2020 medallists for Brussels Diamond League

Elaine Thompson-Herah is among three Jamaican medallists and 33 overall from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that will be on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine, Shericka, Sha’Carri clash in Brussels

Elaine Thompson-Herah and Sha'Carri Richardson are down to contest the women's 200m at this Friday's (3 Sept) Brussels Diamond League.…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce pulls out of Paris Diamond League

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, according to reports, has pulled out of Saturday's (28 Aug) Paris Diamond League Meeting at the Charléty stadium.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah think 10.49 is possible

Two of the world's fastest women, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson, believe Florence Griffith-Joyner's (Flo-Jo) world 100m record of 10.49…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

How to watch Lausanne Diamond League Live Stream

Track and field fans are in for another show on Thursday. They will be able to Watch Lausanne Diamond League…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thompson-Herah off to next meet on private jet

For her next race, track and field superstar Elaine Thompson-Herah is being flown by a private jet to Lausanne, Switzerland.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah targets Flo-Jo’s 10.49

Up to recently, few persons would have harboured thoughts of seeing Florence Griffith Joyner's (Flo-Jo) 10.49 world record wiped off…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Clayton twin leads Jamaica to 4×1 World Record

Jamaica closed the Nairobi 2021 World Athletics U20 Championships in impressive fashion, thanks to the women's 4x100m team world-record performance.

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read