As athletes from Croatia and Australia crossed the finish line, a dog suddenly wandered onto the course. The pup paused to glance toward the cameras before appearing to notice the skiers and sprinting toward the finish behind them. (Hey, even canines can have Olympic dreams.)

Competitors from every country have shown up in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina – and so have competitors of every species! In a bid for Olympic glory, the Canine Delegation sent their best cross-country four-legged athlete to take part in the Olympic Games.