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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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

Tajay Gayle produces big jump to win at Stockholm Diamond League

Jamaica's Doha 2019 world champion Tajay Gayle delivered his best mark this season to win the men's long jump at…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah headline Jamaica’s 61-member team for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Thirty-two women and Twentynine (29) men will represent Jamaica at this month’s (23 July to 8 August) Tokyo 2020 Olympic…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Noah Lyles turns the table on Erriyon Knighton at US Olympic trials

World champion Noah Lyles turned the tables on Erriyon Knighton to win the men’s 200m on Sunday’s (28 June) final…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic trials Day 4 results

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, with 10.71 and 21.79, highlighted the four-day championships. Shericka Jackson, with personal best times of 10.77 (semi-finals), 10.82 (final)…

By Anthony Foster 8 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce sizzles to 1st sub-22 at Jamaica Olympic Trials

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continued to prove she is in a class to herself after another stunning display on Sunday's (27 June)…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic trials Day 4 Order of Events

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson clash over 200m on Sunday's (27 June) final day of the 2021 Jamaica…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic Trials – Day 3 Order of Events

Omar McLeod, Tajay Gayle, Shanieka Ricketts and Fedrick Dacres will bow into action on Saturday's (26 June) day three of…

By Anthony Foster 5 Min Read

Jamaica Olympic Trials Day 2 Results

World 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce qualified for her fourth Olympic Games following another fantastic display on Friday night. Fraser-Pryce, the…

By Anthony Foster 15 Min Read