Fuel Incredible: Deanna Stellato-Dudek’s faithful furry companion for her Olympic journey

As the Olympic season hits full steam and figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek and her pairs partner, Maxime Deschamps, fine-tune their programs ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, a tiny ball of golden fluff accompanies them to every training session.

Goldy, a maltipoo weighing barely five pounds, has become much more than a pet; she’s the team’s unofficial mascot, a boundless source of comfort, and a daily reminder that despite the pressure of the Olympic stage, pure and simple joys still exist.