Who won the gold medal in the women's 1000m speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Jutta Leerdam won the gold medal in the women's 1000m speed skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a new Olympic record.

What was Jake Paul's reaction to his fiancée Jutta Leerdam winning Olympic gold?

Jake Paul was overcome with emotion and was seen crying as he watched Jutta Leerdam win her Olympic gold medal.

When did Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam get engaged?

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam announced their engagement in March 2025.

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Jake Paul Weeps as Fiancée Wins Olympic Gold

9 Feb

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Summary

Jutta Leerdam won Olympic gold in the 1000m speed skating.
Jake Paul watched his fiancée win an Olympic record time.
The couple announced their engagement in March 2025.

Jake Paul Weeps as Fiancée Wins Olympic Gold

Jake Paul became visibly emotional, crying as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, won the gold medal in the 1,000-meter speed skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Leerdam, representing the Netherlands, set a new Olympic record with a time of 1:12.31.

Paul, 29, expressed his joy and pride on social media, calling Leerdam, 27, a champion and acknowledging divine greatness. Their relationship, which began in 2022, was made public in April 2023, and they announced their engagement in March 2025.

Leerdam's Olympic journey has been marked by challenges, including a severe fall during a qualifying race in December. Paul was supportive, describing his heartbreak at her setback. Despite the incident, Leerdam refocused, qualifying for both the 500m and 1,000m events.