David Epstein (journalist) explained

David Epstein
Birth Name:	David Epstein
Birth Date:	^[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 (2019), and of (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]

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.^[9]

Epstein is married and has a son.^[10]

Works

• Book: The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance. 9781591845119. New York. 836557840. registration. Epstein. David J.. 2013.
• Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. 9780735214484. New York. 1050962413. Epstein. David. 2019.

External links

• • • • Review of Range in The Objective Standard

Notes and References

1. Web site: Podcast - Cal Newport. www.calnewport.com.
2. News: Sports and Fitness Books - Best Sellers - The New York Times . 2020-02-29 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
3. Web site: About David Epstein is the Author of the Books: Range & Sports Gene . 2023-03-15 . David Epstein.
4. Web site: Epstein . David . David Epstein Speaker TED . 2024-07-15 . www.ted.com . en.
5. Web site: David Epstein: Archive and Biography . SportsIllustrated.CNN.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503090511/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/writers/david_epstein/archive/index.html . 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. Web site: Indoor Track: SEASON IN REVIEW . 2024-07-15 . Columbia Daily Spectator.
8. News: Epstein . David . 2013-08-05 . Hard Work Isn’t Always Enough . 2024-07-15 . Slate . en-US . 1091-2339.
9. Web site: David Epstein '02, '04J Examines the Complexity of Sports Science Columbia College Today . 2022-05-31 . www.college.columbia.edu.
10. News: Epstein . David . You Don't Want a Child Prodigy . 10 August 2021 . The New York Times . 24 May 2019.