MILAN (AP) — Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam claimed her first gold medal in an Olympic-record time in the women's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games on Monday, then stopped near the stands to blow kisses at her fiancé,

WANG ZHAO via Wearing a scarf on his shoulders with the orange color of the Dutch team, he walked past a reporter without answering questions before the race. During the race, he was the very picture of focus,

The Sporting News provides all the details about Leerdam setting a new Olympic record in the 1000m speed skating event.

On the ice, Jutta Leerdam is an Olympic medalist speedskater for the Netherlands who is entered in the 500 and 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Off the ice, Leerdam gets a lot of attention for her engagement to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul — who is also at these Olympics,

Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.

On the ice, Jutta Leerdam is a newly-minted Olympic gold speedskater for the Netherlands at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Off the ice, Leerdam gets a lot of attention for her engagement to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul – who is also at these Olympics,

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As is tradition, the Netherlands has a number of athletes who have the potential to medal in the event. Femke Kok, Marrit Fledderus and Jutta Leerdam are among the top-ranked 1000m skaters heading into the Winter Games. It was Leerdam who won the silver medal in Beijing four years ago.

One of the most well-known speed skaters in the world is Jutta Leerdam. She's a social media sensation (5.1 million Instagram followers) and the fiancee of Jake Paul, which adds to the notoriety for the speedster from the Netherlands.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Games are almost here. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, with the Olympics' first events unfolding two days prior. From there, it will be a thrilling run to the final events and the closing ceremony on February 22.