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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Thompson-Herah remains calm at Tokyo 2020

Jamaica's defending sprint double champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah, said she will not get too "excited" as she aims to approach her…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah, Jackson cruise in Tokyo 2020 100m heats

Jamaicans Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson cruised into the women's 100m semi-finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Lloyd, Clarke advance in 100m at Tokyo 2020

Antigua and Barbuda’s Joella Lloyd advanced from the preliminary round of the women’s 100m on Friday (29 July) at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shian Salmon grateful to be at Tokyo 2020

Shiann Salmon has expressed gratitude to be at her first Olympic Games. Salmon was among the last set of athletes…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Aisha Praught Leer gets love ahead of Tokyo 2020

Track and field stars, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Allyson Felix, and Elaine Thompson-Herah, have thrown their support behind the injured Aisha…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Blake are team captains at Tokyo 2020

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Yohan Blake are captains for Jamaica's team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tokyo 2020 Alerts: Training at last, but in scorching heat

Maurice Wilson, Jamaica's track and field head coach to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, said that despite "extremely hot" conditions,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Dacres, Taylor, Praught-Leer among 5 yet to arrive

World discus silver medallist Fedrick Dacres is among five Jamaican athletes yet to arrive at the village for the Tokyo…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaican athletes enjoy 1st training session ahead of Tokyo 2020

Jamaican athletes enjoyed their first practice session since arriving here for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Sunday's (25 July) practice…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Stephen Francis heads personal coaches’ list for Tokyo 2020

Stephen Francis will head a list of personal coaches travelling with Jamaican athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tokyo 2020 COVID News update

Two athletes residing in the Olympic Village for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics here have tested positive for COVID-19, organisers have…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Alex Wilson runs stunning 9.84, 19.89 in Georgia

Sensational sprinting at the Georgia Games in Georgia, USA, by Swiss sprinter Alex Wilson recorded stunning times in the 100m…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read