David Epstein (journalist)
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| Born | David Epstein |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
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David Epstein is an investigative reporter at ProPublica. He is the author of 2 books: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (2019), a #1 New York Times best seller[1]; and The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (2013), a New York Times best seller.
Prior to ProPublica, Epstein was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he specialised in science issues in sports and investigative reporting.[2] With his colleague Selena Roberts, Epstein broke the story that the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003.[3]
Life
Epstein is a graduate of Columbia University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science and astronomy (2002) and master's degrees in environmental science and journalism.[2]
Works
- The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance. New York. ISBN 9781591845119. OCLC 836557840.
- Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. New York. ISBN 9780735214484. OCLC 1050962413.
References
- ^ "Sports and Fitness Books - Best Sellers - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ a b "David Epstein: Archive and Biography". SportsIllustrated.CNN.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-03.
- ^ Roberts, Selena; Epstein, David (2009-02-07). "Sources tell SI Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003". Sports Illustrated.
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