Jake Paul attends Olympic speedskating to watch fiancée Jutta Leerdam

The YouTuber-turned-boxer was in the stands to support his partner at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul attended the women's 1,000-meter speedskating event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday to watch his fiancée, Dutch athlete Jutta Leerdam, compete. Leerdam was among the medal favorites in the event, having won silver four years ago in Beijing and multiple world titles in the 1,000 meters.

Why it matters

Paul and Leerdam are a high-profile celebrity couple, drawing significant social media attention. Paul's presence at Leerdam's Olympic event highlights their relationship and the interest it generates, as well as Paul's involvement in supporting his partner's athletic pursuits.

The details

Paul was seated in the second row of the stands, wearing a scarf in the orange color of the Dutch team. He walked past reporters without answering questions. Leerdam, a 27-year-old Dutch speedskater, was scheduled to compete in the last of 15 heats in the women's 1,000 meters. She is a six-time world champion in the event, having won titles in 2020 and 2023.

  • The women's 1,000-meter speedskating event took place on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
  • Leerdam won a silver medal in the 1,000 meters at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The players

Jake Paul

A 29-year-old American influencer who first gained fame for his YouTube videos and has since transitioned into professional boxing, competing against various opponents including former champions and athletes.

Jutta Leerdam

A 27-year-old Dutch speedskater who is a six-time world champion in the 1,000 meters, having won titles in 2020 and 2023. She won a silver medal in the 1,000 meters at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and was a medal favorite in the event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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What they’re saying

“I love my brother but I don't agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I'm happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.”

— Logan Paul (Twitter)

“Turn off this halftime. A fake American performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”

— Jake Paul (Twitter)

“love is more powerful than hate.”

— Jake Paul (Twitter)

What’s next

Leerdam is also scheduled to compete in the 500-meter speedskating event next Sunday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

The presence of celebrity couple Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam at the Winter Olympics highlights the growing intersection of sports, entertainment, and social media influence. Their relationship and Paul's vocal opinions on various issues add an additional layer of interest and intrigue to Leerdam's Olympic pursuit.