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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Shanieka Ricketts wins triple jump at Monaco Diamond League

Shanieka Ricketts was the lone Jamaican winner at Friday's (9 July) Herculis EBS Monaco Diamond League. "I am very pleased,"…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Shaunae Miller-Uibo defeats Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 200m at Monaco Diamond League

Shaunae Miller-Uibo won the 200m battle with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at Friday's (9 July) Herculis EBS Monaco Diamond League.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Monaco Diamond League LIVE blogging

Follow and Watch the Monaco Diamond League live streaming and text coverage on 9 July 2021. How to watch the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

NACAC U18 and U23 Championships | Day 1 Schedule and LIVE Results

The 2021 NACAC U18 and U23 Championships is on at the Estadio Nacional in San José, Costa Rica. The meet…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Yohan Blake leads Jamaicans in action at ATL on Friday

Yohan Blake continues his build-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with another 100m race at the American Track League…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Miller-Uibo headline 7 Caribbean athletes for Monaco Diamond League

Five Jamaicans are among seven Caribbean athletes down for Friday's (8 July) Herculis EBS meeting, which fans can watch the…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Usain Bolt focuses on women sprints, picks Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for Tokyo 2020 gold

Usain Bolt said he is more interested in the women's sprints and picked his former Jamaican teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Calendar | World Athletics or Area Permit Meetings

This long-term calendar contains international competitions, conducted under World Athletics or Area Permit, scheduled for the next four years.

By Anthony Foster 11 Min Read

Results | Istvan Gyulai Memorial | Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Elaine Thompson-Herah, Steven Gardiner, Stephenie-Ann McPherson and Shericka Jackson were winners at Tuesday’s (6 July) 11th Istvan Gyulai Memorial, known…

By Anthony Foster 34 Min Read

Shericka Jackson upstages Shaunae Miller-Uibo at Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Shericka Jackson came out on top of her 200m battle with Shaunae Miller-Uibo at Tuesday’s (6 July) 11th Istvan Gyulai…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Elaine Thompson-Herah 10.71 beats Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in Hungry

Elaine Thompson-Herah beat Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the women's 100m at Tuesday's (6 July) 11th Istvan Gyulai Memorial, known as the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Shericka Jackson, Kirani James secure wins in Stockholm Diamond League

Shericka Jackson of Jamaica and Grenadian sporting hero Kirani James were winners at Sunday's (4 July) Stockholm Diamond League meet…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read