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David Epstein

Science Sports

The DIY Scientist, the Olympian, and the Mutated Gene

How a woman whose muscles disappeared discovered she shared a disease with a muscle-bound Olympic medalist.

David Epstein ProPublica Jan 2016 30min Permalink

Crime

Devils, Deals and the DEA

How agents took down Mexico’s most vicious drug cartel and, in the process, gave El Chapo the opportunity to create an empire.

David Epstein The Atlantic, ProPublica Dec 2015 45min Permalink

Science Sports

Off Track

Alberto Salazar is one of the most celebrated running coaches in the world. Is he also a cheater?

David Epstein ProPublica May 2015 20min Permalink

Sports

How Athletes Get Great

An interview on nature vs. nurture with the author of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science Of Extraordinary Athletic Performance.

Jeremy Repanich, David Epstein Outside Aug 2013 20min Permalink