A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.

Here’s the backstory of a dog named Nazgul, who used his smarts to escape owner and produced one of the best moments of Winter Olympics.

A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times.

Gather you strength for the ultimate test of Olympic endurance with this handy guide to Cross-country skiing.

Here's the full cross-country skiing schedule at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have featured a bit of everything, but even some fans were still left shocked by Wednesday’s cross-country skiing event. An unexpected dog stole the show during the cross-country skiing team sprint qualifying event,

Cross-country skiing is one of the longest-standing Winter Olympic sports. Here's what you need to know.

It is always a big goal to win a gold with the team because it is not just us, it is for everybody — the waxers, all the staff and other athletes — so it is a perfect ending.” Oftebro swept all three Nordic combined competitions;

Ben Ogden becomes the most decorated U.S. men’s cross-country skier in Olympic history with a second silver at the Winter Games.

In this image taken from video provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services, OBS, a dog runs onto the track near the finish during the heats of the cross-country skiing women's team sprint free at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Olympic Broadcasting Services via AP)

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.

Combining cross-country high speed skiing with a rifle didn't happen by chance. The history of the biathlon explained.