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.

Good boy gone rogue as dog wanders onto course during Olympic cross country skiing race.

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 dog wanders on the ski trail during the women’s team cross country free sprint qualification event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Lago di Tesero, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via Getty Images)

Competitors from every country have shown up in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina – and so have competitors of every species! In a bid for Olympic glory, the Canine Delegation sent their best cross-country four-legged athlete to take part in the Olympic Games.

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

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

A pair of US athletes announce their engagement as Ally Hickman's medal bid turns sour and a dog steals the show at the cross-country skiing. Here are the quick hits from day 12 at the Winter Olympics.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.