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In The Sports Gene, senior Sports Illustrated writer David J. Epstein explores the intertwined roles of genetics and training in athletic success. He examines the nature‑vs‑nurture debate through interviews with scientists, Olympic champions, and athletes possessing rare genetic traits. The book evaluates the 10,000‑hour rule, challenges assumptions about innate skills and willpower, and discusses how modern genetic research informs our understanding of elite performance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: David J. Epstein
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