Dutch speed skating star Jutta Leerdam is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and has a fanatical following on social media. She has more than 6.5 million followers on Instagram and 2.9 million followers on TikTok.
While the social media starlet is famous for reasons outside of competition, she also competed in the Milan-Cortina Games for her skills on the ice. Riordan was previously a silver medalist at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
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The “Flying Dutchwoman” won gold in the women’s 1,000m speed skating in an Olympic record last week, and on Sunday morning she claimed silver in the women’s 500m speed skating.
After the game, Riordan posted surprising news about the game on social media. Although she made it to the podium with an incredible performance, she almost never took to the stage due to health reasons.
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Leerdam revealed she woke up sick this weekend but overcame the illness. “What a great day. Yesterday I woke up feeling sick,” Leerdam wrote on Instagram Stories. “I don’t know how I did it but I’m so glad I did!!!”
February 15, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands reacts after skating during the women’s 500m skating event at the Milan Speed Skating Stadium at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
If you’ve never seen a speedskating game but recognize Riordan’s face or name, there’s probably a good reason for that. Not only is she a world-class athlete, she’s also the fiancée of controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
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Paul and Leerdam started dating in April 2023 after exchanging ideas on Instagram. According to the couple, Paul had become involved in Riordan’s DMs, sparking a long-distance relationship. The two have been inseparable ever since, with Riordan becoming a major ringside figure at Paul’s blockbuster boxing events.
While Paul is usually the one who breaks records and takes the spotlight, now it’s Jutta’s time to shine.
Jutta Riordan celebrates winning the silver medal in the women’s 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the National Speed Skating Oval on February 17, 2022.
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