Dog Crashes Olympic Race and Crosses Finish Line (Video)

Just when fans thought they’d seen it all at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a four-legged sprinter stole the show.

During the women’s team sprint cross-country race Wednesday at the Milan Cortina Games, a dog burst onto the course and charged toward the finish line — right alongside elite Olympic athletes.

The crowd gasped. Then it cheered.

The unexpected competitor? A 2-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul.

As the final skiers powered through the last stretch at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Nazgul wandered onto the snow-covered track. Witnesses say the dog paused briefly, taking in the roaring crowd and flashing cameras.

Then he bolted.

With racers digging deep in the final meters, Nazgul sprinted straight across the finish line, weaving into Olympic history in the most unpredictable way possible.

Timekeepers even snapped a photo of the wolfdog crossing the line — an image that’s already racing across social media.

For at least one athlete, the moment wasn’t exactly cute.

Croatian skier Tena Hadzic admitted the surprise appearance rattled her.

“I was like, ‘Am I hallucinating?’” Hadzic said. “I didn’t know what I should do. Maybe he could attack me, bite me.”

Hadzic later said the distraction may have cost her a few seconds — but since she wasn’t in medal contention, she brushed it off as part of an unforgettable Olympic experience.

According to reports, Nazgul’s owners are connected to an event official. They asked not to be identified but explained the wolfdog had been unusually emotional that morning.

“He was crying more than normal because he was seeing us leaving,” they said. “I think he just wanted to follow us. He always looks for people.”

Security officials have not indicated whether new protocols will follow the incident. Fortunately, the medal favorites had already crossed the line before Nazgul made his dash, and no athletes were injured.

The Milan Cortina Winter Games have already delivered stunning performances and dramatic finishes. But it’s Nazgul’s snowy sprint that may end up as one of the most replayed clips of the 2026 Olympics.

In a competition built on precision and discipline, one wolfdog reminded the world that live sports can still surprise us.

And sometimes, the fastest finisher isn’t even human.