Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam caught everyone’s attention this week with a sizzling Instagram post featuring her fiancé, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
The 27-year-old athlete shared a steamy hot tub video that left fans buzzing, showing off her toned physique in a daring black bikini as Paul helped her step into the warm water.
The clip was part of a carousel she captioned “some winter randoms,” which also included snaps of her in a black skating suit, cozy moments in the snow, and quality time with her father.
But it was the hot tub video that really set social media alight.
Fans flooded the comments with praise, while Paul chimed in with a playful “cutieeeee,” and even the Netherlands Olympic team added a fire emoji to the post.
Winter Olympics Dreams on the Line
Beyond the Instagram glamour, Leerdam is focused on her big goal: representing the Netherlands at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, starting February 6.
She’s set to compete in both the 500m and 1,000m events, despite a dramatic setback during the Dutch Olympic qualifiers.
The speed skater had a heartbreaking moment in the 1,000m qualifying race, crashing and leaving the ice in tears.
That stumble left her anxiously awaiting the selection committee’s decision on whether she’d still earn a spot in her specialty race.
Bouncing Back After a Setback
Leerdam didn’t let the crash define her.
Just a day later, she bounced back and secured her place in the 500m event.
On New Year’s Day, she shared the exciting news that she had been selected for both the 500m and the 1,000m events.
“See you in Milan for the 500 & 1000m!!!” she wrote.
“After my fall in the 1000m, I refocused, bounced back, and qualified for the 500m.
Only nine Dutch women in total can qualify for the Games, and I was one of them through my 500m.
With one spot on the 1000m still available, the KNSB decided to add me to the 1000m!
What makes me happiest is that this decision doesn’t affect any other woman in the process.
So grateful that everything worked out. Milan, here we come.”
Jake Paul’s Support Through Thick and Thin
Paul was a constant presence throughout Leerdam’s Olympic trials, traveling to the Netherlands to support her despite recovering from a jaw injury he sustained during a boxing match with Anthony Joshua.
He expressed heartbreak after her 1,000m tumble, telling reporters, “I know this is her whole life.
Her whole dream. And everything she’s worked so hard for. My heart is broken.”
Leerdam herself had passionately appealed to the selection committee, emphasizing her top-level performance in practice and past achievements in World Cup events.
Her determination ultimately paid off, proving that resilience and focus can overcome even the toughest setbacks.
Looking Ahead to Milan
With both the 500m and 1,000m events secured, Leerdam now turns her full attention to the Winter Olympics.
Between intense training, high-profile Instagram moments, and the unwavering support of her fiancé, she’s ready to make her mark on the ice—and perhaps even off it, thanks to that unforgettable hot tub post.
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