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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Gardiner, Thomas-Dodd win at Music City Track Carnival

Steven Gardiner and Danielle Thomas-Dodd were winners at Sunday’s (6 June) Music City Track Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Brown 1st, Shadae Lawrence 2nd, Javon Francis 3rd at USATF Showcase

Jamaican Ryan Brown won the men's long jump. Javon Francis and Shadae Lawrence picked up minor placings at Sunday's (6…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

VIDEO: Omar McLeod 13.08 at FBK Games 2021 in Hengelo

Omar McLeod of Jamaica won the men’s 110m hurdles at Sunday’s (6 June) FBK Games 2021 in Hengelo, Netherlands.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Hassan smashes world 10,000m record with 29:06.82 in Hengelo

Back in the stadium where she set her European 10,000m record of 29:36.67 last October, Sifan Hassan continued to make…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah 10.92, Williams 10.93, Blake 9.97 in heats at New Life Invitational

Elaine Thompson-Herah and Briana Williams have advanced to the final of the women’s 100m final at the NACAC New Life…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams sets Jamaica Junior record with first sub-11

Briana Williams, the 2018 sprint double world U20 champion, has joined the sub-11 sprint club. For the second day running,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

How Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won in Doha

Jamaica’s track and field queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran her fastest 100m time since 2019 at Friday’s (28 May) Diamond League…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Doha Diamond League Results

Fraser-Pryce ran 10.84 to win the women's 100m, Norman a world-leading 44.27 in the men's 400m, and Norah Jeruto ran…

By Anthony Foster 17 Min Read

How to Watch NCAA East Preliminary

Jamaican ladies opened their account for NCAA National placements at the East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday (27 May).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo, Goule, Salmon, Richards winners at adidas Boost Boston Games

Bahamian Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Jamaicans Natoya Goule and Shiann Salmon, and Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago were winners at Sunday's…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

NCAA Regionals Start Lists and Live Results

Several Caribbean athletes will be in action at this week's NCAA Division 1 Outdoor East and West Preliminaries, starting Wednesday…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Thompson-Herah out of Doha DL clash with Fraser-Pryce and Richardson

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has pulled out of another 100m showdown, this time Friday's (28 May) Doha…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read