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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Champs 2021 Day 1 Program/Startlist

Kingston College (KC) boys and Edwin Allen girls will begin to defend their ISSA GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships…

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Champs 2021 Schedule of Events

The annual ISSA GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships - Champs2021 - runs off at the National in Kingston on…

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Briana Williams, VCB drop SBs, but Sha’Carri Richardson proves a cut above field

The 21-year-old was in a destructive mood over two rounds on the day, running 10.74 in the heats (+1.1m/s wind)…

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Chris-Ann Gordon, Charokee Young win 400m races at LSU Alumni Gold

Jamaicans Chris-Ann Gordon and Charokee Young won the 400m races at Saturday's (24 April) LSU Alumni Gold meet in Baton…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo speeds to 400m world lead in Oregon

Miller-Uibo, who was among the first set of athletes to test the new track and stadium facility, dropped 49.08 seconds,…

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Edwin Allen, St. Jago are Central Champs winners

SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica - Tina Clayton won the sprint double to lead Edwin Allen to victory, while St. Jago came…

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Tina Clayton wins Class 2 girls’ 100m at Central Champs 2021

Tina Clayton of Edwin Allen won the Class 2 girls' 100m title at Central Champs 2021 at GC Foster College…

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Brianna Lyston 11.44 over Tia Clayton 11.60 at Central Champs 2021

Event 20 Girls 15-16 100 Meter Dash Class 2 =============================================================================== MEET RECORDS: M 11.29 2/19/2020 Tia Clayton, Edwin Allen Name…

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Carifta Games 2021 fate to be known in May

This year’s edition of the Carifta Games is rescheduled from Eastern weekend to August 13-15 in Bermuda. The regional junior…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce, Thompson-Herah, Blake, Powell among big names for Velocity Fest 9

KINGSTON - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Asafa Powell, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Yohan Blake are among the high profiled athletes set to compete…

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Asafa Powell, Elaine Thompson Herah in Jamaica’s World Relays team

Asafa Powell and Elaine Thompson Herah are among 39 athletes set to represent Jamaica at the World Relays in Poland…

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Sha’Carri Richardson runs 6th fastest 100m time at Miramar Invitational

Led by Sha'Carri Richardson, who ran the sixth-fastest 100m time of all-time, Americans dominated the inaugural Miramar Invitational at Ansin…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read