Jake Paul attends Olympics to support fiancée Jutta Leerdam's speedskating

The YouTuber-turned-boxer cheers on his partner as she competes in the women's 1,000m event

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Jake Paul, the famous YouTuber and boxer, attended the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday to watch his fiancée, Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam, compete in the women's 1,000 meters event. Paul took a second-row seat in the stands, wearing a scarf in the orange color of the Dutch team. Leerdam, a medal favorite, collected a silver medal in the 1,000m four years ago in Beijing and has won three World Cup races in the event this season.

Why it matters

The presence of Jake Paul, with his massive social media following, is expected to draw significant attention and interest to Leerdam's Olympic performance. As an engaged couple, Paul and Leerdam have a large combined fanbase that will be closely following her quest for gold.

The details

Leerdam, a 27-year-old Dutch athlete, is scheduled to also compete in the 500 meters event next Sunday. She has won 12 world championship medals, including six golds, with two of those titles coming in the 1,000m in 2020 and 2023. Paul, a 29-year-old American influencer, first gained fame on YouTube before transitioning into professional boxing about five years ago. He has faced a number of high-profile opponents in the ring, including former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, whom he lost to by knockout in December.

  • Leerdam was scheduled to compete in the last of 15 heats on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Leerdam is also scheduled to participate in the 500 meters event next Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Jutta Leerdam

A 27-year-old Dutch speedskater who is a medal favorite in the women's 1,000 meters event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. She has won 12 world championship medals, including six golds, with two of those titles coming in the 1,000m in 2020 and 2023.

Jake Paul

A 29-year-old American influencer and professional boxer who first gained fame on YouTube. He has faced a number of high-profile opponents in the ring, including former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, whom he lost to by knockout in December.

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What’s next

Leerdam is also scheduled to participate in the 500 meters event next Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The takeaway

The presence of Jake Paul, with his massive social media following, is expected to draw significant attention and interest to Leerdam's Olympic performance. As an engaged couple, Paul and Leerdam have a large combined fanbase that will be closely following her quest for gold in the women's 1,000 meters event.