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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Gaither, Lendore star at Back to the Track Series III

Bahamian Tynia Gaither and Trinidad and Tobago’s Deon Lendore stared at Thursday’s (6 Aug) Back to the Track Series III…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Thompson Herah 22.19, Fraser-Pryce 22.57 at Velocity Fest in Kingston

Elaine Thompson Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won their 200m heats at Sunday’s (9 Aug) Velocity Fest Meet 4 at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Tracey, Carter top 100m at Velocity Fest

Tyquendo Tracey and Nesta Carter were the top 100m sprinters at Saturday’s (8 Aug) Velocity Fest Meet 4 at the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Dacres, Ricketts win at Velocity Fest

World Championships medallists Fedrick Dacres and Shanieka Ricketts won their events at Saturday’s (8 Aug) Velocity Fest Meet 4 at…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce 11.28, Thompson-Herah 11.41 at Velocity Fest 4

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah won their respective heats at Saturday's (8 Aug) Velocity Fest 4 as track and field…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Velocity Fest 4 Track Meet Live Streaming

Book your seat for only 99cents https://www.facebook.com/events/1908764875933289/ World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Olympics sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah are down…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blake focuses on “mental and physical” preparation for Tokyo Olympics

Jermone Blake is just one of few athletes reporting the “felt good” sentiment after returning to the track. Canadian Blake,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Merlene Ottey to get Jamaica’s 4th highest Honour

Merlene Ottey is set to receive Jamaica’s fourth highest honour on Hero’s Day in October. Ottey, who represented Jamaica from…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt: “I think I didn’t get a fair chance” in Australia

In one of his games, Usain Bolt scored two goals for Central Coast Mariners to beat Macarthur South West 4-0…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

On this day in 2012, Usain Bolt created history

On this day in 2012, August 5, Usain Bolt defended and set a new Olympic 100m record. Bolt ran 9.63, which…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Lyles keeps eyes on Bolt’s 19.19 mark

At last month’s Inspiration Games, Lyles briefly appeared to have broken the record, stopping the clock at 18.90 seconds in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Noah Lyles says without Coleman USA unlikely to break Jamaica’s 4x100m world record

World 200m champion Noah Lyles feels hurt that Christian Coleman's possible absence is likely to cost Team USA at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read