Matthew Syed

About the author

Matthew Syed is a renowned sports columnist for The Times, known for his insightful commentary since 1999. He is an Oxford University graduate and the author of "Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice," exploring the impact of practice over innate talent. As a former top-ranked British table tennis player, Syed represented Great Britain in two Olympic Games.

Beyond journalism, he is a keynote speaker, BBC and Eurosport contributor, and involved in sports marketing and charity work.