Winter Olympics 2026: Dutch star pockets $1.4m for flaunting underwear celebrating gold medal
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam could be set for a $1.4 million payday from Nike thanks to her celebration after winning gold at the Winter Olympics.TOP
Leerdam claimed the first Olympic gold of her career when she set a Games record to win the women’s 1,000m speed skating early in the programme.
Among those in attendance at the Milan arena were her fiancé, American boxer and social media personality Jake Paul, as well as King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
Paul was visibly emotional in the stands as he watched Leerdam deliver the crowning achievement of her Olympic journey.
Paul was in tears as he watched her win gold in an Olympic record time and the couple shared some heartwarming moments behind the scenes afterwards.
Behind the scenes, the couple shared heartfelt moments following the victory, with Paul embracing Leerdam as she celebrated her historic win.
Leerdam’s gold medal not only cements her legacy on the ice but also underscores her growing commercial appeal, blending elite athletic performance with global brand influence at one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
