David Epstein (journalist)

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David Epstein
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BornDavid Epstein
1980 (age 44–45) [1]
OccupationJournalist
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Columbia University
GenreNon-fiction
Notable works
Website
www.davidepstein.com

David Epstein (born 1980) 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]

Contents

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]

Life

Epstein is a graduate of Columbia University, where he was on a 4x800-meter relay team that set the school record, and was given an award for the varsity athlete who “achieved significant success in the face of unusual challenge and difficulty.” [7] [8] He earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science and astronomy (2002) and master's degrees in environmental science and journalism. [5] [9]

Epstein is married and has a son. [10]

Works

References

  1. ↑ "Podcast - Cal Newport". www.calnewport.com.
  2. ↑ "Sports and Fitness Books - Best Sellers - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  3. ↑ "About | David Epstein is the Author of the Books: Range & Sports Gene". David Epstein. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. ↑ Epstein, David. "David Epstein | Speaker | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  5. 1 2 "David Epstein: Archive and Biography". SportsIllustrated.CNN.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-03.
  6. ↑ Roberts, Selena; Epstein, David (2009-02-07). "Sources tell SI Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids while playing for the Texas Rangers in 2003". Sports Illustrated.
  7. ↑ "Indoor Track: SEASON IN REVIEW". Columbia Daily Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  8. ↑ Epstein, David (2013-08-05). "Hard Work Isn't Always Enough". Slate. ISSN   1091-2339 . Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  9. ↑ "David Epstein '02, '04J Examines the Complexity of Sports Science | Columbia College Today". www.college.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  10. ↑ Epstein, David (24 May 2019). "You Don't Want a Child Prodigy". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
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