David Epstein | |
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Born | David Epstein 1980 (age 43–44)[1] |
Occupation | Journalist |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Genre | Non-fiction |
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David Epstein is an American journalist. He is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (2019), and of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (2013), also a New York Times best seller.[2][3]
Epstein has given two TED talks related to his books, which have together been viewed more than 12 million times.[4]
Epstein was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica. Prior to ProPublica, Epstein was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he specialized in science issues in sports and investigative reporting.[5] With his colleague Selena Roberts, Epstein broke the story that the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003.[6]