The pup trotted onto the course mid-race before happily greeting exhausted athletes at the finish.

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

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,

Husky or wolf? Dog gatecrashes team cross country to steal show at Winter Olympics - The unaccredited furry friend accompanied skiers across the finish line to a rapturous reception from the crowd

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