sports
February 9, 2026
Jutta Leerdam’s ruthless brilliance leaves speed skating in awe and Jake Paul in tears
The Dutch star, who combines commercial visibility alongside elite results, won gold on Monday in front of a packed arena that included her influencer boyfriend
TL;DR
- Jutta Leerdam won Olympic gold in the women's 1000m with a new Olympic record of 1:12.31.
- Femke Kok took silver, and Miho Takagi won bronze, completing the podium.
- Leerdam's fiancé, Jake Paul, was visibly emotional watching her win.
- The Dutch skater is a two-time world champion and has a significant social media presence.
- Her success is attributed to a combination of elite athletic performance and commercial appeal, reshaping the modern speed skating star profile.
- This victory avenged her previous Olympic silver medal in the same event.
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