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See the Adorable Moment a Dog Crashed a 2026 Winter Olympics Race
Nazgul, a local Czechoslovakian wolfdog, ran alongside Olympic skiers at Milano Cortina 2026, delighting spectators without affecting race outcomes, officials said.
- A local dog sprinted onto the women's team sprint at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, crossing the finish behind skiers on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, cheered by the crowd.
- Owners said Nazgul, a local dog, escaped from the house and followed them, and organizers later returned him to owners related to an event official after skiers reportedly provoked the chase.
- According to the AKC, the breed is well suited to tracking and outdoor activities, and AFP identified the dog as a Czechoslovakian wolfdog.
- The incident did not affect qualification results, and skiers appeared focused, with Nahiara Díaz González saying she didn’t look at the dog, NBC broadcast showed.
- Broadcasters and spectators cheered the unexpected finish, with commentators calling it among the day's biggest cheers at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
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A wolf dog invaded the Olympics... and crossed the finish line with the athletes. A large dog intruded into the women's cross-country ski team sprint qualifying event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. The event took place on the 18th at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Italy.
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Sydney Morning Herald
‘What on earth?’: Local dog’s unexpected Olympic bid
Two-year-old canine Nazgul scored a photo finish and cheers from the crowd, but not every athlete was happy to have him in their race. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog came 20th in the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint qualifier at Milano Cortina 2026. Team Australia came 18th.
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