Dog Intrudes on Women’s Team Sprint, Officials Restrain After Finish
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Canine Disruption Occurs During Tesero Sprint Heats dog slipped onto the cross‑country ski course during the women’s team sprint heats in Tesero, Italy, on 18 February 2026, ran alongside the skiers down the straightaway and was restrained by venue officials after crossing the finish line, while spectators cheered the unexpected intruder[1]. Athletes Maintain Pace Despite Unexpected Intruder Competitors kept their concentration, completed the sprint without any apparent slowdown, and officials reported that race times were unaffected by the canine interruption[1]. Dog’s Escape Traced to Owner’s Walk Officials said the animal had gotten away from its owner while the owner was walking nearby, leading to its appearance on the Olympic course[1]. Norwegian Skier Wins Historic Tenth Gold on Same Day On the same venue and day, Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo secured his record‑breaking 10th Olympic gold medal, his fifth at the Milan‑Cortina Games, underscoring the dual significance of the event[1]. Event Part of 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Games The incident occurred during the 2026 Winter Olympics jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with cross‑country skiing events staged at the Tesero venue[1].
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2022 – Aleksander Kilde wins a silver medal in the combined and a bronze in the super‑G at the Beijing Winter Olympics, cementing his status as a leading alpine skier. [2]
Jan 2024 – Kilde crashes at the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen, Switzerland, sustaining a deep calf cut, nerve damage and two torn shoulder ligaments, which require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation. [2]
Early 2026 – After recovering, Kilde returns briefly to the World Cup circuit, but accelerated training aggravates his back, forcing him to end his season early. [2]
Feb 4, 2026 – Kilde posts on Instagram that he withdraws from the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics because his back “is not performing as needed,” thanking his family, medical staff and national team; Lindsey Vonn replies “You already won!!!” and fiancée Mikaela Shiffrin writes “I love you.” [2]
Feb 18, 2026 – A dog slips onto the women’s team sprint cross‑country course in Tesero, runs alongside the skiers, and is restrained after crossing the finish line, with officials confirming the interruption does not affect race times. [1]
Feb 18, 2026 – On the same course, Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo secures his record‑breaking 10th Olympic gold medal, his fifth at the Milan Cortina Games, underscoring the day’s dual significance. [1]
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