
Lost Sports of the Winter Olympics: The fast and furry world of sled dog racing
CNN
At the 1928 Winter Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, demonstration sports -- not part of the official program -- were included for the first time. With demonstration events ceasing to exist after 1992, in this mini-series, CNN Sport explores some of these 'lost sports' of the Winter Games.
For most, a dog is a man's best friend.
But for select few, they're also integral to a competitive sport -- welcome to the world of sled dog racing.

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