New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Is it too early? The dust hasn't settled on the 2026 Asian Games and one is already speaking about the 2028 LA Olympics. A voice in the head seems to scream: let them chill for a bit. But then another voice, equally shrill, asks: Is that what the best in the world are doing?

Perfection doesn't exist. Not yet. Probably never. But the quest for it is never ending. One week after winning his third consecutive Olympic gold at Paris, American shot putter Ryan Crouser was back in training.

In addition to winning three Olympic golds, he has also won the World Championships in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

Sure, everyone has their own method. Some need a break year. Some need a more relaxed approach. Others, like Crouser or archer ...