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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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

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