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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Richards wins 200m, Lendore finishes 2nd at USA Meet

Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards won the men’s 200m at Sunday’s (31 Jan) American Track League in Arkansas, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo opens season in record breaking style

Bahamian superstar Shaunae Miller-Uibo was in record-breaking form on Sunday (31 Jan) at the American Track League second meet in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican Charokee Young wins 400m at Texas Tech Invitational

Jamaican Charokee Young was in top form at Friday's (29 Jan) Texas Tech Invitational held inside the Sports Performance Center,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Asher-Smith sizzles to fast time at World Indoor Tour meeting

Dina Asher-Smith stormed to an impressive 60m time at Friday’s (29 Jan) World Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the season…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thomas-Dodd leads Jamaican standout performances at Hokie Invitational

Jamaica’s Doha 2019 World Championships silver medallist Danniel Thomas-Dodd was a winner at Saturday’s (22 Jan) Hokie Invitational.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Duplantis vs Kendricks in a big showdown

Duplantis will face two-time world champion Sam Kendricks, world bronze medallist Piotr Lisek from Poland along with top Germans Bo…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ackera Nugent impresses at Aggie Invitational

Jamaica’s junior sprint hurdles star Ackera Nugent was in impressive form on the weekend (23 Jan) at the Aggie Invitational…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Christopher Taylor, Christania Williams finish second at American Track League

Christopher Taylor and Christania Williams were the best-placed Jamaicans at Sunday’s (24 Jan) American Track League in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

McLeod, Taylor headline American Track League in Arkansas

The day’s anticipated event is the showdown between Jamaican Christopher Taylor and American Fred Kerley in 400m. Both men, fresh…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Jamaican Ivan Henry wins at Jayhawk Classic

Jamaican Ivan Henry was a winner at Saturday’s (23 Jan) Jayhawk Classic in Lawrence, Kansas.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Clark wins double, Jamaican Cooper and Caymanian Brown stand out

Tamara Clark won the 60m/200m double while Rasheem Brown topped the men’s 60m hurdles at the Carolina Challenge on Saturday…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Kevona Davis finishes 2nd in 200m at US track meet

Jamaica’s junior sprint star Kevona Davis was a second-place finisher at Friday’s (22 Jan) at the Wooo Pig Classic hosted at the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read