Jake Paul cannot hold back tears after fiance Jutta Leerdam wins Olympic speed skating gold in record breaking final race

Jake Paul could not stop his tears when his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, skated into Olympic history at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Sitting in the stands, Paul watched the moment many athletes dream about but only a few ever reach.

Leerdam delivered when it mattered most. She won gold, set a new Olympic record, and gave the Netherlands a night to remember. Jutta Leerdam skated in the final pairing and clocked 1:12.31, the fastest time ever recorded in this Olympic event. The moment was intense because just minutes earlier, her Dutch teammate Femke Kok had briefly held the Olympic record. Jutta Leerdam knew the pressure was on. Still, she stayed calm, pushed hard, and crossed the line knowing she had done something special.

As the results became official, cameras showed Paul wiping his eyes and smiling through tears. It was not about fame or headlines. It was about watching someone he loves reach the biggest stage in her sport.

Jutta Leerdam’s record skate lifts Netherlands as Jake Paul watches from the stands

The women’s speed skating final turned into a dominant night for the Netherlands. Jutta Leerdam’s gold was followed closely by Femke Kok’s silver, giving the Dutch team a clean one-two finish. The crowd reacted loudly as the final standings confirmed what many already felt.

This race belonged to the Netherlands.Leerdam’s time did more than win gold. It rewrote the Olympic record books. Her smooth start, strong middle laps, and powerful finish showed why she is considered one of the best in the world. After the race, she looked relieved, then proud, as the weight of the moment settled in.For the United States, it was a tough night. Brittany Bowe finished fourth, just missing the podium. This race is expected to be her final Olympic appearance, which made the result even harder.

Earlier in the night, Erin Jackson briefly led the event. As more skaters finished, she slipped down the standings and ended the night in sixth place.Jake Paul stayed focused on Leerdam the entire time. When the win became official, he stood, clapped, and wiped away tears. It was a quiet but powerful moment. Paul had a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. This Olympic stage was not about him. It was fully hers.