The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are underway in Milan and Cortina, Italy. People from around the world are watching with bated breath and cheering for their teams as they cross the finish line.

Viewers of the women's cross-country team sprint witnessed something surprising at the finish line that had them cheering for a late entry. 

An unexpected four-legged competitor leaped into the qualifying race on Wednesday during the final stretch sprinting alongside two skiers and crossed the finish line. 

The furry athlete is a two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog named "Nazgul". He stole the show at the race as all eyes were on him. While he didn't win any medals, he definitely won the hearts of everyone watching. 

Broadcasters couldn't resist commenting on the moment. "We have a visitor. Maybe not a streaker, but we certainly have somebody who wants to be part of the Olympic action," said one broadcaster. "The biggest cheer of the day is not for any of the skiers so far."

They even showed a replay in slow motion of the "photo finish". 

Nazgul was captured by race officials and reunited with his owners who are staying at a nearby bed-and-breakfast. They told NPR Nazgul escaped after they left but the "stubborn, but very sweet" boy "always looks for people."

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