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Portrait of Talya Minsberg

Talya Minsberg

My job is to write about fitness, longevity, and overall health through profiles, news articles, and pieces that explain exactly “how-to.” I’m especially drawn to stories that explore how fitness and wellness culture intersect with gender, power and media. I also am interested in taking a critical look at trends and exploring how various cultures regard physical and mental well-being.

I occasionally also contribute to breaking news and Middle East coverage.

I joined The Times in 2011 as a news assistant. I have been a comment moderator, a social media editor, an assistant editor and a reporter, working for a variety of sections across the paper. I joined The Times’s Well section in 2023 after spending more than four years in the Sports department, primarily focused on adventure and endurance sports.

I have covered the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Tokyo and Beijing, Super Bowls, World Championships and March Madness. I have followed surfers chasing big waves and chased a flurry of women setting new standards for distance running. I have investigated abusive coaching practices, explored an ever-changing reality for transgender and nonbinary athletes and questioned what equality looks like in the field of play.

I grew up in St. Paul, Minn., and while I do not play hockey, I do surf. I now live in Brooklyn.

As a Times journalist, I proudly share the values and adhere to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times’s Ethical Journalism Handbook. I take the utmost care to be accurate, fair and thoughtful in my work. I protect my sources and approach issues from a wide variety of angles. When I am working, I identify myself as a reporter for The Times and ensure transparency throughout the reporting process.

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    June Is the Month When Olympic Dreams Die

    There will be no shortage of drama when the Paris Olympics begin in July, but most hearts will be broken in the cutthroat qualifying trials this month.

    By Scott Cacciola

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