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Wolfdog Steals Show at Winter Olympics Cross-Country Event
19 Feb
Summary
- A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul joined a cross-country sprint race.
- The dog belongs to an event official's relative and ran onto the track.
- Croatian skier Tena Hadzic expressed surprise and concern during the race.

During the Winter Olympics women's cross-country team sprint heats, a Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined the competition. The large canine ran onto the snow-covered track mid-race, keeping pace with the elite athletes as they neared the finish line. This surprising appearance captivated the crowd and quickly became a viral sensation.
Nazgul, who is two years old, belongs to someone related to an event official and apparently followed them after being upset about being left behind. Croatian skier Tena Hadzic recounted her surprise, questioning if she was hallucinating and concerned about potential aggression from the dog. After its memorable sprint, Nazgul was safely returned to his nearby accommodation.




