Nazgul’s owners detail wolfdog’s escape before viral Olympic cross-country race cameo
Nazgul, a Czechoslovakian wolfdog, made an unexpected appearance at the Milan Cortina Olympics during the women's team sprint cross-country race, delighting spectators.
The owner of the dog that ran onto the Olympic arena recounted how it all happened: 'We panicked'
A Lithuanian family's dog unexpectedly escaped their home and made a spectacle by running onto the Olympic biathlon venue during a live broadcast.
The dog that ran onto the track at the Olympics is banned in some countries
A dog of a breed banned in several countries interrupted a women's sprint qualification event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, causing mixed reactions among athletes.
Yle: A dog lost on the Olympic trail bit the competition director
A lost dog named Nazgul interrupted a skiing event at the Olympics, leading to a minor bite incident involving the competition director.
Even Without Skis, It Runs Well!…A Dog Jumps into the Cross-Country Stadium, ‘Unofficially 20th’
During a cross-country skiing qualifying event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a large dog unexpectedly joined the race, crossing the finish line alongside the competitors, leading to a humorous unofficial ranking.
VIDEO | A wolf dog also crossed the finish line at the Olympics alongside the skiers
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined competitors on the ski track during the women's sprint relay qualification at the Milano Cortina Olympics, becoming an unofficial mascot despite officials requesting that dogs not be brought to the venue.
Dog crashes women's Olympic team sprint race, crosses finish line in chaotic moment
A dog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined the finish of the women's Olympic team sprint race in Tesero, delighting spectators as it sprinted to cross the finish line with the athletes.
A dogged pursuit: Canine joins cross-country race at Milano-Cortina Games
A two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined a cross-country qualification event at the Milano-Cortina Games after escaping from his home.
Underdog story: Surprise canine steals show in Olympic cross-country race
A dog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined the women's cross-country skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, amusing viewers as it chased competitors.
VIDEO: When the Nazgûl Breathes Down Your Neck at the Finish Line. The Olympics Has a New Hero
A dog resembling a wolf unexpectedly interrupted a women's cross-country skiing sprint event at the Winter Olympics in Italy, causing a mix of humor and concern among the athletes.
A dog invades the cross-country skiing track and crosses the finish line. The photo finish brings a smile
A dog interrupted a women's cross-country skiing qualification event in Tesero, Italy, amusingly crossing the finish line right before the athletes.
Dog got lost on the Olympic ski track - now the owner speaks
A dog named Nazgul interrupted an Olympic ski competition after going astray from its owner.
The Mystery of the Olympic Dog is Solved – The Owner's Story Warms the Heart
The story of a dog named Nazgul, who unexpectedly ran onto the skiing track during a women's relay competition at the Olympics, has touched hearts after its owners shared their story.