Explore the intricacies of athletic performance and talent development in this thought-provoking conference talk from Web Summit 2014's Sports Stage. Delve into the controversial 10,000 hours rule, cutting-edge sports science, and the nuances of talent identification as presented by David Epstein, acclaimed author of "The Sports Gene". Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between genetics, practice, and environmental factors that shape elite athletes and challenge conventional wisdom about the path to sporting excellence.