The 2-year-old local pup who made his own bid for gold has become a household name

A four-legged surprise guest disrupted the women's team cross-country qualifiers at the 2026 Winter Olympics when a dog ran onto the course, chasing athletes as they approached the

A Winter Olympic ski race was invaded by a special guest when a dog ran onto the track and began following competitors.

A dog stole the show on the mountain while members of Team Croatia and Team Australia were getting ready to cross the finish line in women’s cross-country skiing during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Give that dog a medal. A determined canine stole the show during qualifying for the women’s cross-country team sprint at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday. The dog broke free from its owner and crossed the finish line before it was finally coaxed off the course,

The four-legged interloper was close to running ahead of the athletes before stopping to sniff the competitor from Argentina at the finish line.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games from the Los Angeles Times' team of reporters and photographers.