David Epstein — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of #1 New York Times bestsellers "Range" (2019) and "The Sports Gene" (2013).
Delivered two TED talks that have been viewed more than 12 million times.
Previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica.
Served as a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, specializing in science issues in sports and investigative reporting.
Co-broke the story that the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003.
Holds master's degrees in environmental science and journalism from Columbia University.
Serves as a Board Member at Jubilee JumpStart.

Biography

David Epstein is an American journalist and #1 New York Times best-selling science writer. He is the author of "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" (2019) and "The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance" (2013), both of which achieved New York Times bestseller status. Epstein has delivered two TED talks related to his books, which have collectively garnered over 12 million views.