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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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

Fraser-Pryce runs 10.71 to win 100m at Jamaica Olympic Trials

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continued to prove her world-class status with another fantastic display at Jamaica Olympic Trials on Friday (25 June).

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Shericka Jackson sizzles to 10.77 in 100m semi-final at Jamaica Olympic Trials

Shericka Jackson was in blistering form in Friday's (25 June) women's 100m semi-finals at Jamaica Olympic Trials.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tia Clayton runs 100m PB at Jamaica Trials

Edwin Allen High students Tia Clayton and Serena Cole won the junior women's 100m finals at Jamaica Junior and Senior…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah face-off in semi-finals at Jamaica Olympic Trials

Jamaica's leading sprinters, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah will clash in the women's 100m semi-finals at Jamaica Olympic Trials on…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read