Jutta Leerdam Wins Olympic 1,000m Gold as Jake Paul Watches
Leerdam set an Olympic record of 1:12.31 to win the women's 1,000 meters on Feb. 9, 2026, with fiancé Jake Paul seated in the second row.
Overview
Jutta Leerdam set an Olympic-record time of 1:12.31 to win the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games on Feb. 9, 2026, records show.
The result followed Femke Kok's 1:12.59 earlier in the session and left Miho Takagi with bronze in 1:13.95, highlighting Dutch strength at the temporary Milan arena, according to event timing.
Jake Paul, 29, sat in the second row and was shown in tears in stadium footage while Leerdam celebrated, and both athletes drew large audiences on social media, records show.
Leerdam has amassed 12 world championship medals, including six golds, and won three of four World Cup 1,000m races this season, records show.
Leerdam is scheduled to skate the 500 meters on Feb. 15, 2026, and officials said she will be a medal favorite after setting the Olympic record.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this coverage as neutral: they prioritize athletic facts — times, records, placements, and past titles — and include a brief human-interest note about Leerdam’s fiancé and background. Language is descriptive rather than evaluative, and no significant viewpoints are omitted, keeping the focus on competition outcomes.
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Jutta Leerdam won gold with an Olympic record time of 1:12.31 in the women's 1,000 meters on February 9, 2026.
Femke Kok won silver with 1:12.59, and Miho Takagi won bronze with 1:13.95.
Jake Paul, seated in the second row, was shown in tears in stadium footage while Leerdam celebrated.
They met via Instagram in 2023 when Paul invited her to his podcast; he proposed on March 21, 2025, in St. Lucia with a romantic setup including a singer.
Leerdam is scheduled for the 500m on February 15, 2026, as a medal favorite; she has 12 world championship medals including six golds and won three of four World Cup 1,000m races this season.
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