The Hague, Feb 12, 2026 (AFP) - Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam combines Olympic gold and influencer attitude

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2026-02-12

To say Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam divides opinion is an understatement. An Olympic champion already at the Milan-Cortina Games, she goes for a second gold on Sunday in the 500 metres event. So is 27-year-old Leerdam a leading star of her sport or more of an influencer? She certainly doesn't go unnoticed -- just like her boyfriend, the American YouTuber Jake Paul who has a combined 70 million social media followers and supports US President......

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