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Dutch Speedskater Jutta Leerdam Wins Olympic Gold, Recalls Criticism for Wearing Makeup
Leerdam opened up about an emotional photo capturing her Olympic triumph and the judgment she faced for being true to herself.

Alysa Liu Radiates Joy as Olympic Champion
The 20-year-old American figure skater won gold with an exuberant free skate performance.
Hilary Knight, Brittany Bowe Get Engaged Ahead of Final Olympic Games
The U.S. power couple fell in love at the last Winter Olympics and will compete in their last Games in Milan Cortina.
Recent news
Feb. 21, 2026
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Banned from Olympics Over Helmet Gifted $200K to Continue Advocacy
Vladislav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet depicting victims of the war in Ukraine.
Feb. 19, 2026
Italian Speedskater Celebrates Olympic Upset with Steph Curry's 'Night Night' Gesture
Andrea Giovannini used the NBA star's signature move after Italy beat the favored U.S. team in the men's team pursuit final.
Feb. 19, 2026
Oak Park's Emery Lehman and Glen Ellyn's Ethan Cepuran win silver in final Olympics team pursuit
Lehman, 29, retires after 4th Olympics, while Cepuran, 25, looks to future Games
Feb. 18, 2026
Chicago-area speed skating stars chase Olympic gold in men's team pursuit
Team USA featuring Glen Ellyn native Ethan Cepuran and Oak Park native Emery Lehman look to build on 2022 bronze medal
Feb. 18, 2026
Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Leads Team USA to Olympic Gold Medal Game
USA women's ice hockey team shuts out Sweden 5-0 to advance to championship match against Canada
Feb. 18, 2026
Simone Biles Offers Support to Ilia Malinin After Disappointing Olympic Falls
The gymnast says she privately reached out to the figure skater, relating to his struggles with pressure at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Feb. 17, 2026
Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate
The U.S. figure skater struggled in the individual event after helping the team win gold.
Feb. 17, 2026
Ilia Malinin Hints at 'Inevitable Crash' Amid Olympic Pressure
The U.S. figure skater opens up about the mental toll of competing on the world's biggest stage.
Feb. 16, 2026
Jake Paul's Fiancee Jutta Leerdam Skips Olympics Celebration After Silver Medal Win
The Dutch speed skater was too sick to attend the Netherlands' Winter Olympics celebration.
Feb. 16, 2026
Hungarian Men's Speed Skating Team Finishes 4th at Milan Olympics 2026
The Evolving Landscape of Short Track Speed Skating: From Hungarian Glory to Future Challenges
Feb. 16, 2026
Olympic Speed Skater Kristen Santos-Griswold Falls Short Again
Four years of training, over in 90 seconds, as Santos-Griswold misses out on medal in 1000m short-track event
Feb. 16, 2026
Figure Skating Favorite Admits She's Scared After Olympic Implosions
Japan's Kaori Sakamoto is the favorite to win Olympic gold, but she admits she's nervous after the chaos of the men's event.
Feb. 16, 2026
US Figure Skating Won't Appeal Olympics Ice Dance Controversy
Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates decide not to file an appeal after a French judge's scoring decision cost them gold.
Feb. 15, 2026
U.S. Figure Skating Declines to Appeal Ice Dance Scoring
Chock and Bates settle for silver after controversial judging in Milan
Feb. 13, 2026
Quad Axel: The Gravity-Defying Jump Ilia Malinin Aims to Land at Olympics
The 18-year-old American phenom is the only skater to land the quad axel in competition, and could make history by completing it at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Feb. 13, 2026
Dutch Speed Skater Jutta Leerdam Wins Gold, Faces Online Backlash
Leerdam's record-breaking performance overshadowed by scrutiny of her personal life and relationship with Jake Paul.
Feb. 12, 2026
Ice Dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates Earn Olympic Silver
The married couple reflect on their emotional Olympic performance and scoring controversy.
Feb. 11, 2026
Chock and Bates Seek Elusive Olympic Gold in Ice Dance Final
The American duo faces off against their French training partners in a tight competition.
Feb. 10, 2026
Novak Djokovic Stunned by Ilia Malinin's Historic Backflip at Olympics
The tennis legend's reaction captured the magnitude of the American figure skater's groundbreaking performance.
Feb. 10, 2026
Ilia Malinin to Compete in Men's Figure Skating Short Program Qualifiers
U.S. star will take the ice late in the day as one of the last skaters in the final group