Christopher McDougall
Born in 1962
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Christopher McDougall is an American author and journalist best known for his 2009 bestseller "Born to Run." A Harvard graduate, McDougall spent three years as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, covering civil wars in Rwanda and Angola.
He has written for various publications, including Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, and Outside.
McDougall's work often focuses on endurance sports and human potential.
His book "Born to Run" explores ultrarunning, the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico, and the evolution of human running abilities.
McDougall's engaging writing style and investigative approach have made him a popular figure in the running community and beyond.
