Jake Paul Sends Touching Message to Fiancée Jutta Leerdam Before Her Olympic Race

The influencer and boxer is there to support his seven-time world champion speed skater fiancée for her debut at the Milano Cortina Games.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Seven-time world champion Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam is racing in the 1000m event at the Winter Olympics on Monday. Her fiancé Jake Paul has arrived in Milan to support her and shared a sweet message and photo with Leerdam before her big race.

Why it matters

Leerdam has caused a stir at the Olympics so far, receiving backlash for a private jet flex and skipping the Opening Ceremony. Paul's presence and support for his fiancée could help her focus on her Olympic debut and performance.

The details

Paul arrived in Milan and was spotted sitting with Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha at the USA women's hockey game. Paul also shared a touching moment with Leerdam, posting a photo of them together with a message of love and support before her race.

  • Leerdam is racing in the 1000m event on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Paul and Leerdam went public with their relationship in 2023 after meeting through Paul's podcast.

The players

Jutta Leerdam

A seven-time world champion Dutch speed skater who is making her Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina Games.

Jake Paul

An influencer and boxer who is the fiancé of Jutta Leerdam and is in Milan to support her at the Olympics.

JD Vance

The Vice President of the United States, who was spotted watching the USA women's hockey game with Jake Paul.

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What they’re saying

“Today is your day baby. You've worked your whole life for this. We all love and support you so much 🥊⭐️ go get em champ”

— Jake Paul (Instagram)

What’s next

Leerdam will compete in the 1000m event on Monday, February 9, 2026, where she will be looking to win her first Olympic gold medal after taking silver in the 2022 Beijing Games.

The takeaway

Despite the distractions and backlash Leerdam has faced at the Olympics so far, the support of her fiancé Jake Paul could help her focus and perform at her best in her signature event.