NBC Olympics 2026

‘Canine calamity’: Dog races on cross-country skiing course

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>A dog runs onto the cross-country course.

By NBC Olympics

Published February 18, 2026 5:34 am

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In the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint qualification, a dog ran onto the course and zoomed with two skiers across the finish line. The good boy’s sprint was caught by the photo finish camera.

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