The Winter Olympics may still be years away, but one golden retriever has already submitted his audition tape. A viral video shows Mason, an adventurous pup from the Pacific Northwest, delivering what his owner jokingly calls an “Olympics-worthy” performance in the snow, and viewers agree he deserves a medal.
Owner shows why dog deserves to go to the ‘Olympics’ in cute video
The clip captures Mason in his element: surrounded by snow, mountains in the background, and nothing but open space to showcase his athletic talent. The video opens with bold on-screen text that reads: “I can’t believe my dog wasn’t chosen for the 2026 Olympics.”
Mason quickly shows what he can do. He jumps into the snow with lots of energy, taking big, powerful leaps. Instead of just running, he moves through the snow in smooth, high jumps, almost like he’s playing a winter sport.
Mason runs confidently through the snow, making his own path. At times, he disappears briefly beneath the surface before springing back up, ears flopping and tail high. The caption invites viewers to join the judging panel: “Rate his performance.” From the look of it, he performs with the focus of a trained athlete and the joy of a dog who genuinely loves winter.
Fans flooded the comments with praise for Mason’s athletic showcase. One user declared, “New favourite sport.” Another wrote, “Gold medalist right there.” A third user commented, “That’s a gold medalist right there!” One viewer added, “10/10 beautiful athlete form.” Another called it “The best performance.” One more chimed in with, “Congrats! Gold medal material!” If social media judged Olympic events, Mason would already stand on the podium.
The video appears on the verified Instagram account @goldenmase, which documents the adventures of Mason, a golden retriever known for hiking and exploring the Pacific Northwest. The account features 1,758 posts, 142K followers, and follows 633 accounts. The bio describes Mason as a golden retriever “out chasing sunsets,” highlighting his love for hiking in the PNW.
