Jutta Leerdam Shatters Winter Olympics Record, Wins Gold in Speedskating
Jutta Leerdam made headlines by shattering the Olympic record in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating event. The Dutch speedskater won the gold medal on February 9, 2026, during the Winter Olympics held in Milan, Italy. Her remarkable time of 1:12.31 surpassed the record set just moments earlier by her teammate, Femke Kok.
Record-Setting Performance
- Event: Women’s 1,000 meters speedskating
- Date: February 9, 2026
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Winner: Jutta Leerdam (Netherlands)
- Gold Medal Time: 1:12.31
- Previous Record Holder: Femke Kok (Netherlands) – 1:12.59 (Silver Medal)
- Bronze Medalist: Miho Takagi (Japan) – 1:39.59
- Notable Competitors: Erin Jackson (USA) – 1:15.00, Brittany Bowe (USA) – 1:14.55
Emotional Victory
The 27-year-old Leerdam could not contain her emotions as she celebrated her victory. Surrounded by friends and family, she waved to the crowd, while her fiancé, boxer Jake Paul, shared in the joy, visibly moved by her achievement. This race marked Leerdam’s first Olympic gold medal and the second medal of her Olympic career.
Future Competitions
Both Jutta Leerdam and Femke Kok are anticipated to perform strongly in the upcoming 500-meter race. Leerdam’s victory contributes significantly to the Netherlands’ legacy in speedskating, further establishing her as a leading athlete in the sport.
USA Medal Count
As of now, Team USA has secured only two gold medals at the Winter Olympics. The competition is expected to heat up as more events unfold, with skaters like Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe aiming to improve their standings in the coming races.
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