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

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

Recapping Day 12 of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

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 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.

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