Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics - Reuters
Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics Reuters
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"We were three hours from home when friends started sending us videos. That was the panic moment."
— Alice Varesco , Other
"Concern, for sure."
— Alice Varesco , Other
"We did not think this could be possible, but generally the reaction was people loved him."
— Alice Varesco , Other
"I was like, ‘Am I hallucinating?’ I don’t know what I should do, because maybe he could attack me, bite me."
— Tena Hadzic , Athlete
"I was like, ‘Am I hallucinating? I don’t know what I should do, because maybe he could attack me, bite me."
— Tena Hadzic , Athlete
"It was so fun. I like dogs, we have a dog at home."
— Jonna Sundling , Athlete
"I was cooling down on the bike, and I saw the dog and I was like, 'That's crazy'."
— Nadja Kälin , Athlete
"I was like, ‘Am I hallucinating? I don’t know what I should do because maybe he could attack me, bite me.’"
— Tena Hadzic , Athlete
"I briefly wondered whether to dodge or engage as the dog approached on the home stretch."
— Jonna Sundling , Athlete
"It's not that big deal, because I'm not fighting for medals or anything big."
— Tena Hadzic , Athlete
"I was like, ‘Am I hallucinating?'"
— Tena Hadzic , Athlete
"He was cute but not aggressive."
— Konstantina Charalampidou , Athlete
Key People
Alice Varesco is a dog owner who recounted the panic of losing her wolfdog during the Olympics.
Ernesto Varesco is a dog owner who shared the experience of their wolfdog's unexpected adventure during the Olympics.
Jonna Sundling is a Swedish cross-country skier who won gold at the Winter Olympics.
Konstantina Charalampidou is a Greek athlete competing in cross-country skiing.
Son of Sarah Schleper and a competitor at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
A Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the Olympics.
Nadja Kälin is a Swiss cross-country skier who won a silver medal at the Winter Olympics.
Nathaniel Herz is a reporter covering the incident involving Nazgul at the Olympics.
Mexican alpine skier who competed in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Tena Hadzic is a Croatian skier competing in cross-country skiing events.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQdm9xXzM4ZGpYUV8wUEdoOWNOTjEwbjJ5cmVoQUlGbFk5SVdiaE1EQzM1X1RtQ3FhbzhVOG1uVDQ3TTgyR3REMllVbHB5ck1HY1p4clJMb3hNQTd0YzdqVG5URWdyVGllcW5IdmxqMTdvUEdWbFFjTHhYREprc240aWJLYW5FSmdLVldwLVY4NVN6ZEhnWWNqc0otSUZUMFZpd0h1RG9hZXplT0oweEhn?oc=5" target="_blank">Owners recount panic after wolfdog Nazgul gatecrashes sprint at Olympics</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Nazgul, a two-year-old wolfdog, made a surprise appearance during the women's cross-country free sprint qualification event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, chasing athletes and a remote-controlled camera.
Nazgul, a two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog, escaped his kennel and joined the Olympic cross-country course, causing concern for his owners who were away at the time.
Nazgul, a two-year-old wolfdog, joined the Olympic cross-country skiing team sprint race, sprinting alongside athletes and delighting spectators with his unexpected appearance.
Nazgul, a local dog, made an unexpected entry in the team sprint at the Winter Olympics, amusing spectators and athletes as he sprinted alongside competitors.
Nazgul, a two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog, gatecrashed a women's cross-country sprint at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, amusing spectators and athletes alike.
A local dog named Nazgul unexpectedly joined the Olympic cross-country skiing event, sprinting alongside athletes and crossing the finish line, delighting spectators.
Nazgul, a Czechoslovakian wolfdog, gatecrashed a women's team sprint cross-country race at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, amusing spectators and athletes alike.
Nazgul, a two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog, unexpectedly joined the women's Olympic team sprint race, sprinting across the finish line and causing a chaotic yet amusing scene.
Nazgul, a two-year-old Czechoslovakian wolfdog, unexpectedly appeared on an Olympic competition course and ran to the finish line alongside athletes, causing a stir among spectators.
Nazgul's unexpected appearance on the Olympic cross-country course led to a mix of amusement and concern, with his owners recounting the incident after returning home.
A dog named Nazgul crossed the finish line of a cross-country skiing race during the 2026 Winter Olympics, causing a stir among spectators and athletes.
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