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Dutch Skater Jutta Leerdam Wins Olympic Gold in 1,000m with Jake Paul in the Stands
The couple's celebrity status has brought new attention to speed skating.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed skater, won the gold medal in the 1,000-meter event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Her fiancé, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, was in the stands cheering her on. The couple's high-profile relationship has helped bring more attention to the sport of speed skating.
Why it matters
Leerdam and Paul's celebrity status has helped generate increased interest and exposure for speed skating, a sport that often struggles to attract mainstream attention. Their relationship has made the sport more visible to a wider audience.
The details
Leerdam, 23, delivered a dominant performance to claim the gold medal in the 1,000m event. Her fiancé, 30-year-old Jake Paul, was in the stands supporting her throughout the competition. Paul, who has transitioned from being a popular YouTuber to a professional boxer, has a large social media following that has helped bring more eyes to Leerdam's accomplishments.
- Jutta Leerdam won the gold medal in the 1,000m event on February 9, 2026 at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
- Jake Paul, Leerdam's fiancé, was in the stands cheering her on during the competition.
The players
Jutta Leerdam
A 23-year-old Dutch speed skater who won the gold medal in the 1,000m event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jake Paul
A 30-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer who is the fiancé of Jutta Leerdam.
What they’re saying
“Jutta and I are so excited about her Olympic gold medal. This is just the beginning of our journey together in the spotlight.”
— Jake Paul (Instagram)
What’s next
Leerdam and Paul are expected to continue to use their platform to promote speed skating and inspire more people to take up the sport.
The takeaway
Jutta Leerdam's Olympic gold medal victory, with her high-profile fiancé Jake Paul cheering her on, has helped bring greater attention and interest to the sport of speed skating, which often struggles to gain mainstream popularity.
