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Jutta Leerdam Makes Surprising Admission About Olympic Medal Win

Jutta Leerdam Makes Surprising Admission About Olympic Medal Win

Summary

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won a silver medal in the women's 500m race at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her teammate, Femke Kok, won gold with an Olympic record time. Despite feeling sick the day before the race, Leerdam managed to secure her second medal of the Olympics.

Key Facts

  • Jutta Leerdam won a silver medal in the 500m speed skating event.
  • Femke Kok, another Dutch skater, set an Olympic record to win gold in the 500m race.
  • Leerdam felt unwell before the race but still performed well enough to win a medal.
  • Her 500m race time was 37.15 seconds; Kok's winning time was 36.49 seconds.
  • Leerdam had already won a gold medal in the 1000m speed skating event earlier.
  • Leerdam’s fiancé, Jake Paul, celebrated with her at the event.
  • Team Netherlands is tied with Sweden for fourth place in the Olympic medal count with 11 medals each.
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