Die Siegergene

Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, and Michael Phelps – exceptional athletes known by everyone, whether they are sports enthusiasts or not. But what enables these individuals to achieve their peak performances? Is it a genetic advantage, iron willpower, and rigorous training? Or a combination of all three? David Epstein explores this controversial question about the factors of success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, which states that one must practice for that long to master something. He engages in conversations with scientists, Olympic champions, and athletes, compelling not only sportspeople to rethink the nature of success in all areas.