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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Usain Bolt’s debut album off to record start

During his running days, track and field legend Usain Bolt has broken several records. Now, he has added a new…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shanieka Ricketts 14.74 wins triple jump in Padova

Jamaican Shanieka Ricketts won the women's triple jump at Sunday's (5 Sept) Meeting Città di Padova in Italy. Ricketts, who…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Alabama finish in top 10 at Memphis Twilight Classic

The Alabama men’s and women’s cross country teams posted a pair of top-10 finishes at the Memphis Twilight Classic Saturday…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Shericka Jackson pulls out of Poland Meet

CHORZOW, Poland - Jamaican Shericka Jackson has pulled out of Sunday's (5 Sept) LOTTO Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, a World Athletics Continental…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Shelly, Hansle among 12 Jamaicans for Kamila Skolimowska Memorial

CHORZOW, Poland - Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Hansle Parchment will be among 40 Tokyo medallists listed to compete at the…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Usain Bolt’s team beat England 3-0 at Soccer Aid 2021

Soccer Aid 2021, which featured England against a Rest of the World XI, which included Usain Bolt, was played on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams, Sha’Carri Richardson clash in Italy

Jamaica's Olympic Games gold medallist Briana Williams and American Sha'Carri Richardson will face-off at the Meeting Città di Padova in…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

How to Watch Brussels Diamond League Live stream

Again, track and field fans will be able to Watch Friday's Allianz Memorial Van Damme Brussels Diamond League Live Streaming.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

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