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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Track and field gets green light – 8 meets for this weekend

Track and field will resume in Jamaica this weekend after getting government approval.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Danielle Williams, Allyson Felix get PBs at American Track League

Williams, the Beijing 2015 100m hurdles champion, powered across the finish line in 7.86secs, a new personal best. Tonea Marshall,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Williams, Felix to headline American Track League

Jamaican Danielle Williams and American Allyson Felix are two of the biggest names down for Sunday's (21 Feb) American Track…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kiara Grant wins double at Norfolk State Invitational

Jamaican Kiara Grant won the women’s sprint double at last weekend’s (12-13 Feb) Norfolk State Invitational in Virginia Beach, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo, Christopher Taylor set NR marks; Richards wins 200m at New Balance Grand Prix

Shaunae Miller-Uibo set a new Bahamian 400m record while Jereem Richards beat Christopher Taylor for Caribbean highlights at the New…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Maloney wins 800m; Kevona Davis finishes 8th, Alfred 11th in 200m at Tyson Invite

Shafiqua Maloney won the women's 800m while Kevon Davis and Julien Alfred finished out of the top six at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Julien Alfred, Kevona Davis, Kemba Nelson for 200m in Arkansas today

Julien Alfred, Kevona Davis and Kemba Nelson are down to contest the women's 200m on Saturday's final day of the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Lloyd breaks 60m NR, Williams wins 60H at Clemson Tiger Paw Invite

Daniele Williams and Joella Lloyd were winners at Friday’s (12 Feb) Clemson Tiger Paw Invite in South Carolina, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Nelson, Davis advance at Tyson Invitational

Kemba Nelson and Kevona Davis advanced to the final of the women's 60m dash at the Tyson Invitational. The meet…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Big clash: Kemba Nelson vs Kevona Davis at Tyson Invitational

Two of Jamaica’s rising stars Kevona Davis and Kemba Nelson will face-off Friday (12 Feb) at the Tyson Invitational in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Champs still on the radar, new date likely

Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President Keith Wellington disclosed that Champs 2021 will not go ahead as scheduled in March.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Saluting Leslie Laing

Leslie "Les" Laing passed away at age 95 on Sunday (7 Feb). Laing was a member of Jamaica's gold medal-winning…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read