The article draws parallels between the dedication, hard work, and perseverance required by Olympic athletes to succeed in their respective sports and the consistent effort needed for effective application security (AppSec). It highlights three key areas where teams can focus their efforts to improve AppSec: developer collaboration, asset-first perspective on risk, and gathering accurate and up-to-date intelligence on vulnerabilities. The article emphasizes that just as Olympians train consistently for years, consistent hard work, focus, and perseverance are necessary to excel in application security.