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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Thompson-Herah makes 2020 Diamond League debut

Jamaica's Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is down to make her 2020 Diamond League debut on Thursday.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Jamaican Gayle finishes 3rd in Switzerland

World champion Tajay Gayle was a third-place finisher at today’s Galà dei Castelli in Bellinzona, Switzerland.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Forte beats Blake; Gayle, Dacres, Ricketts stand tall at Velocity Fest

Julian Forte beat Yohan Blake in the men’s 100m at Saturday’s (29 Aug) Velocity Fest 7 at the National Stadium.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thompson-Herah wins 200m in Kingston

Olympic Games sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah won the women’s 200m dash at Saturday’s (29 Aug) Velocity Fest 5 at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Tapper gets 2nd at Blue Oval Showcase

Megan Tapper was the best-placed Caribbean athlete at Saturday’s (29 Aug) at the Blue Oval Showcase in Des Moines, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce sizzles to 10.86 world lead in Kingston

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was in top form on the weekend at the sixth Velocity fest meet at the National Stadium in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Thomas-Dodd, Gardiner, Gaither win at American Track League

Bahamians Steven Gardiner and Tynia Gaither along with Jamaican Danniel Thomas-Dodd were winners at Saturday's (22 Aug) American Track League…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Lyles takes sprint double in Hungary

The American sprinter ran 10.05 to top the men’s 100m and 20.13 in the 200m. In the 100m, Great Britain’s…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo pulls out of 100m final after disappointing run in first round

Bahamian track and field queen Shaunae Miller-Uibo pulled out of Monday’s 100m final at the Star Athletics Sprint Showcase in…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Thomas-Dodd wins shot put at American Track League

Jamaican shot-putter Danniel Thomas-Dodd was a winner at Saturday’s (8 Aug) American Track League in Marietta, Georgia, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

No Monaco DL for Thompson-Herah this weekend

Elaine Thomson Herah will not race at the Wanda Diamond League in Monaco on Friday (14 Aug).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Bednarek 19.80 WL, Richardson 10.83w, Bromell 9.87w dominate Florida meet

Americans Kenny Bednarek, Trayvon Bromell, Sha'Carri Richardson were in top form at a small meeting in Montverde, Florida on Monday…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read