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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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…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

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…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

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

T&T’s Gittens sets school record, Jamaican Distin hits top form for Texas A&M

In front of nearly 1,300 fans, the Texas A&M men’s and women’s track & field teams wowed spectators winning ten…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Gayle, Thomas-Dodd win, but Thompson Herah finishes 4th at Marimar Invitational

Tajay Gayle and Danniel Thomas-Dodd were the only Jamaican winners, while Elaine Thompson Herah finished fourth at Saturday’s (10 April)…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Four Jamaican winners at Florida Relays

Jamaicans Shanice Love, Clayton Brown, Roje Stona and Jordan Scott were winners at the weekend's (2-3 April) Flow Relays held…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Mu stars with new school record

The Texas A&M men’s and women’s track & field teams fell short to Texas, while Athing Mu set a school…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Goule wins 1500m at Florida State Relays

Natoya Goule won the women’s 1500m at Friday’s (26 March) Florida State Relays un Florida, USA.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Tina Clayton, Tia Clayton finish 1-2 in 100m at Velocity Fest

Tina Clayton ran 11.64 to finish ahead of her twin Tia Clayton 11.85 in the women's 100m dash at Saturday's…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opens season with 200m victory at Velocity Fest 8

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her opening race of the 2021 track and field season at Saturday's (20 March) Velocity Fest 8…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Janieve Russell 400m victory at Velocity Fest

Janieve Russell of MVP won the women's 400m dash at Saturday's (20 Velocity Fest inside the National Stadium. Russell ran…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read