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Wandering dog joins skiing race at Winter Olympics

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Dog gatecrashes team cross country to steal show at Winter Olympics
  • A dog interrupted the women's team sprint cross country qualification at the Winter Olympics in Tesero.
  • The furry companion, resembling a husky or wolf, ran onto the stadium course during the race.
  • It joined skiers from Team Croatia and Team Australia, crossing the finish line to rapturous cheers from the crowd.
  • American commentators joked about the incident, noting the dog did not hinder anyone's progress.
  • Officials eventually apprehended the dog, and as it occurred during qualification, the incident did not impact the final medal standings.
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