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Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as fiance Jake Paul weeps

Speed skating star Leerdam wins gold as fiance Jake Paul weeps

Summary

Jutta Leerdam won a gold medal in speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Her fiance, Jake Paul, watched from the crowd and supported her victory. Leerdam set a new Olympic record in the women's 1000m event.

Key Facts

  • Jutta Leerdam won the Netherlands' first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • She set a new Olympic record in the women's 1000m speed skating event.
  • Leerdam overcame a crash in qualifying and received a discretionary spot to compete.
  • Her fiance, Jake Paul, attended the race and supported her from the stands.
  • Leerdam has a following of over five million on Instagram.
  • She previously won silver at the Beijing 2022 Olympics in the same event.
  • The race led to a Dutch one-two finish, with Femke Kok taking the silver medal.
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