Corgis Race During College Basketball Game And The Winner Has Us Cheering Along
The canine competitors in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show are well-trained animals who tend to behave exactly as expected — in other words, the exact opposite of the fur babies who take part in the annual corgi race at Ohio State University.
The third annual race was held in January 2026 during the halftime of a men's basketball game. A sweet TikTok video — which has been viewed more than 6.8 million times and racked up over 503,000 likes — showed the adorable corgis running in every random direction, not to mention a bit of cheating and more than a little interference from the dogs' owners. The ultimate winner of the race was a corgi named Sadie Mae. What made her achievement extra heartwarming? Sadie Mae was the only competitor using a wheelchair.
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Viewers enjoyed the entire scene of chaos and confusion. "Everyone got distracted halfway 😂through," wrote one, while another assigned scores: "Adorableness 10/10. Sense of direction 1/10. 🤣" A few netizens joked about the possible advantage of racing in a wheelchair, with one person commenting, "One was racing with aftermarket parts," and another quipping, "That's cheating, you can't enter a transformer in the race."
Training a dog to use a wheelchair
Sadie Mae seemed to be completely comfortable and confident using her wheelchair, but that kind of ease doesn't just happen overnight. When it comes to training a disabled dog to use a mobility device, the techniques are similar to training a dog in any new skill. Patience and positive reinforcement are the keys.
Introduce the wheelchair gradually, first letting the dog become accustomed to seeing and smelling it. Keep practice sessions short and enjoyable, and always reward the animal with treats and praise. After the dog appears to be comfortable using the wheelchair in your home, you can try taking the pup and the wheelchair out into the yard. Gradually work up to longer walks on different types of terrain. One viewer of the TikTok video wrote, "Slow and steady wins the race 🥰," and another stated, "I love when people love their dogs."
Want to read more inspiring stories about plucky pets who don't let their disabilities slow them down? Grab some tissues, then check out this nervous two-legged dachshund who makes his runway debut, and this rescued paraplegic kitty who spreads joy with the "cutest waddle ever."