US speed skater Jordan Stolz practiced with Jake Paul's fiancee at Olympics

Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch speed skating star, said she and Stolz skated a few laps together during practice at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch speed skating star and fiancee of Jake Paul, revealed that she and U.S. speed skater Jordan Stolz practiced together for a few laps during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Leerdam said the practice session was initially just a rumor, but they ended up skating together and found it to be helpful for both of them.

Why it matters

The joint practice session between Leerdam and Stolz, two of the top speed skaters at the Olympics, has drawn attention and interest from fans and media. Their collaboration, even if brief, highlights the competitive yet collegial atmosphere among elite athletes at the Games.

The details

Leerdam, who has won a gold and a silver medal at the 2026 Olympics, said she and Stolz were initially just on the stationary bike together when they decided to do a few laps on the ice. Stolz, who has won two gold medals and set Olympic records in his first two races, agreed to the impromptu practice session. Leerdam said her timing was already set, but skating behind Stolz helped her understand his timing better.

  • Leerdam and Stolz practiced together during a recent training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
  • Leerdam won the silver medal in the women's 500 meters on February 15, 2026.

The players

Jutta Leerdam

A Dutch speed skating star who is the fiancee of Jake Paul. She has won a gold medal and a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old U.S. speed skater who has won two gold medals and set Olympic records in his first two races at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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What they’re saying

“So it was just a made-up rumor and then we were just on the (stationary) bike. We were like, 'Well, maybe I should do some laps.' He was like, 'Yeah, perfect.'”

— Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speed skating star (USA TODAY)

“He's super good at skating, so I kind of understand his timing when you skate behind someone and it can always help. But yeah, my timing was already pretty set ... and it was just for a few laps.”

— Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speed skating star (USA TODAY)

What’s next

Leerdam and Stolz are both expected to compete in additional events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

The takeaway

The impromptu practice session between Leerdam and Stolz, two of the top speed skaters at the Olympics, showcases the collaborative spirit and mutual respect among elite athletes, even as they compete against each other for medals.