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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Ackera Nugent strikes 100h gold in Nairobi

Ackera Nugent won gold for Jamaica in the women's 100m hurdles on the penultimate day (21 Aug) of the World…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

7 Jamaican women for Prefontaine Classic

Seven Jamaicans, all of them female, will be in action at Saturday's (21 Aug) Prefontaine Classic, the ninth stop in…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Kavian Kerr wins bronze for Jamaica

Jamaica's Kavian Kerr won bronze on Friday's (20 Aug) third day of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Nugent, Vascianna, Levell make progress in Nairobi

Ackera Nugent, Vashaun Vascianna and Bryan Levell led Jamaican qualifiers on Friday's (20 Aug) opening session at the World Athletics…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Tina Clayton strikes Gold for Jamaica

Tina Clayton won the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday (19 Aug).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican 400m hurdlers make progress in Nairobi

Jamaican 400m hurdlers make progress on day 2 of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Slow start for Jamaica at World U20 Championships

Jamaican athletes are having a tough time so far at the World U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, being held at…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Sha’Carri faces Jamaica big 4 at Prefontaine Classic

The Prefontaine Classic, the ninth stop in the Wanda Diamond League Series, will have a loaded women's 100m field. The…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah, Asher-Smith clash in Paris

Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah and Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith will square off over 100m at the Paris Diamond League, set for…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Grange planning celebration for Jamaica’s athletes

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the government will be celebrating…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Andre De Grasse strikes 200m gold at Tokyo 2020

Andre De Grasse finally delivered on the global stage, striking gold in the men's 200m at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah leans on faith to achieve

Thompson-Herah, at the Tokyo 2020 games, joined an elite group of four ladies, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Florence Griffith Joyner…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read