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Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen had to withdraw from the 50-kilometer race in Italy due to illness, prompting Finnish spectators to flock to the beer lines at the venue.

Ilkka Herola's parents celebrated his Olympic silver medal victory in the combined team event at the Tesero ski stadium.

A Czech wolfdog became an unexpected sensation at the Olympic Games by joining competitors on the ski track before wandering off.

The Nordic skiing events for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will take place in Val di Fiemme, featuring ski jumping in Predazzo and cross-country races in Tesero.

Federico Pellegrino concludes his illustrious career as an Olympic athlete by securing a bronze medal at his fourth and final Olympics, celebrated in Tesero with a festive atmosphere and the emergence of young talent Elia Barp.

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.

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.

The wax trucks, resembling a traveling circus, are stationed near the Olympic cross-country skiing center in Tesero, showcasing the essential role of ski waxing technology in competitive winter sports.

A playful husky surprised spectators at the Winter Olympics 2026 team sprint race in Tesero by crossing the finish line ahead of the athletes.

Italian athletes Federico Pellegrino and Elia Barp secured a bronze medal in the men's Team Sprint event at the cross-country skiing competition in Tesero, Italy.

A dog interrupted a women's cross-country skiing qualification event in Tesero, Italy, amusingly crossing the finish line right before the athletes.

A dog managed to evade security measures and interrupted an Olympic event in Tesero, Italy, during a women's cross-country skiing competition.

Croatian skier Tena Hadzic expressed her frustration over a dog running onto the track during an Olympic qualifying event, which she claims disrupted her performance.

During a cross-country skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a dog amusingly chased two athletes but did not disrupt the race.

The Italian men's relay team celebrated their bronze medal in an emotional scene at the Tesero ski stadium, where assistant coach Andrea Restano made headlines with a drastic new haircut.

Swedish ski officials express disappointment over the poor conditions at the Tesero ski stadium, which they believe may have cost them a medal.

U.S. skier John Steel Hagenbuch competed in a 10-kilometer freestyle race in an unusual outfit after losing his pants.

British skier Andrew Musgrave competed in the 10km classic event at the 2026 Olympics while wearing only his race number, impressively challenging the cold temperatures at Tesero.

Theresa Fürstenberg has been called up to participate in her debut Olympic race in Tesero after two other athletes opted out.

Eero Hirvonen, the Olympic bronze medalist from Finland, expressed disappointment in his performance, citing harsh racing conditions.

The Nordic skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will take place in Val di Fiemme, featuring ski jumping in Predazzo and cross-country races in Tesero.

Norwegian athlete Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo showcased an impressive sprint to win gold in the men's classic sprint final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Tesero.

Coletta Rydzek and Laura Gimmler missed out on an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing, failing to advance to the final in the sprint event in Tesero, Italy.

Finnish athlete Jasmi Joensuu expressed deep disappointment after failing to secure an Olympic medal, breaking down in tears following her performance at the Tesero Olympic skiing stadium.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will feature Nordic skiing events in Val di Fiemme, including ski jumping in Predazzo and cross-country races in Tesero.

Finnish cross-country skier Arsi Ruuskanen expressed disappointment over his performance at the Tesero Olympic Ski Stadium after struggling with grip issues during the traditional leg of his combination race.

Jessica Diggins, the leading US cross-country skier, faced challenges in her Olympic debut in Tesero, finishing eighth in a demanding Skiathlon event.

At the Milan-Cortina Olympics, a lack of adequate restroom facilities resulted in an embarrassing situation for male reporters at the Lago di Tesero ski stadium.

The Estonian cross-country skiing team got their first look at the skiing track for the Milan-Cortina Olympics during training in Tesero.

The Nordic skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will take place in Val di Fiemme, featuring ski jumping in Predazzo and cross-country races in Tesero.