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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Major changes for Champs 2021

Champs 2021, because of the COVID-19 restrictions, will only able to accommodate less than 1,000 athletes. The event caters to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Dwight Thomas-coached athlete takes sprint double at Galleria Games

Jaylen Slade was in top form on this weekend (19 Dec) at the Galleria Games in Birmingham, Alabama (USA).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams pulled out of Bahamas’ meet

Williams, who won the Tampere 2018 World U20 Championships 100m and 200m titles, was registered to run the 300m and…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Davis wins double at Galleria Games

Davis was the winner of the 17-18 girls’ 200m dash in 23.92. She beat Jasmine Montgomery, 24.34 and Hannah Douglas,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams set for early season opener

Briana Williams, who won the Tampere 2018 World U20 Championships 100m and 200m titles, is expecte3d to race in December…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

World 400m champion Naser cleared in doping case

World 400m champion Salwa Eid Naser has been cleared of doping charges. The Bahrain sprinter was provisionally suspended for missing…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Briana Williams reveals major accomplishment

Jamaica’s teenage sprint sensation Briana Williams has secured another big achievement. She is now a homeowner.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thompson-Herah shines with sub-11 clocking at Doha Diamond League

Elaine Thompson-Herah, again this season stamped her class, winning her second straight Diamond League 100m race.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah ready for Doha 100m

Elaine Thompson-Herah is ready and raring to go at Friday's (25 Sept) Doha Diamond Meeting. Thompson, who ran a world-leading…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Champs 2021?

The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) is seeking feedback from coaches on the possibility of Champs 2021.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thompson-Herah runs world leading 100m time in Rome

Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a world-leading 100m time at today’s (17 Sept) Wanda Diamond League meeting in Rome.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Wayde van Niekerk wins 400m at Galà dei Castelli in Bellinzona

South African world 400m record holder Wayde van Niekerk won the men’s 400m at Tuesday’s (15 Sept) Galà dei Castelli…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read