How does Jutta Leerdam's speed skating record look like? A look at Jake Paul's girlfriend's professional achievements
Jutta Leerdam, a speed skating prodigy and the girlfriend of Jake Paul, is making significant strides both on and off the ice. With an impressive career that includes multiple world titles and an Olympic medal, Leerdam is undeniably a powerhouse in the world of winter sports.
The 24-year-old from Gravenzande discovered her passion for speed skating at the age of 11, a relatively late start by "Dutch standards." Prior to that, she spent eight years playing field hockey but quickly realized her true calling lay in individual sports.
How does Jutta Leerdam's speed skating record look like?
According to Elite World Records, Leerdam specializes in sprint events and holds the record for the fastest time to perform 1000 meters speed skating (sea level) for females, clocking in at an astonishing 1 minute and 13.15 seconds.
Her impressive accomplishments include three world titles, the reigning European sprint champion title, and an Olympic silver medal in the 1000m at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
When Jutta Leerdam revealed Jake Paul's "different" side
Jutta Leerdam offered insight into her relationship with Jake Paul. During an appearance on Paul's podcast in April 2023, Leerdam revealed the differences between the public persona of the controversial figure and the man she knows. Speaking to Paul, she said:
"He's not an idiot in real life. He's just different in front of the cameras. You're just the sweetest guy ever and I want to expose you one day. It's so different seeing you on video, your personality there online compared to everywhere else."
She further continued:
"You're actually a little bit more introverted in real life. You're more chill. You're like sweet and genuine and more vulnerable and like emotionally open. I've never seen that in a guy. I've never seen a guy that's so open. It's actually manly that you can show your emotions and I think that's really beautiful."[H/t: People]
Check out the full episode of BS w/ Jake Paul featuring Jutta Leerdam below: