As athletes from Croatia and Australia crossed the finish line, a dog suddenly wandered onto the course. The pup paused to glance toward the cameras before appearing to notice the skiers and sprinting toward the finish behind them. (Hey, even canines can have Olympic dreams.)

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

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

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