Olympic Suit Sells for Record $212K to Help Young Athletes
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam's gold medal-winning suit just sold for over $212,000 at auction. The money will support the local ice skating club where her Olympic dreams first began.
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Femke Kok Breaks Olympic Record in 500m Speed Skating Win
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok claimed her country's fifth gold medal with a record-breaking 36.69-second victory in the 500 meters, becoming the first Dutch woman ever to medal at this distance. Her teammate Jutta Leerdam took silver in a nail-biting final race.
Dutch Skater Femke Kok Breaks Olympic 500m Record
Dutch speedskater Femke Kok just shattered the Olympic record in the 500-meter race, adding another gold to the Netherlands' dominant performance on ice. Her teammate Jutta Leerdam, who won the 1,000-meter event, claimed silver in the same race.
Dutch Skater Femke Kok Wins Gold, Extends 2-Year Win Streak
Speedskater Femke Kok lived up to sky-high expectations at the Milan Cortina Olympics, capturing 500-meter gold and setting an Olympic record while extending her unbeaten streak to over two years. The 25-year-old Dutch athlete powered past defending champion Erin Jackson and teammate Jutta Leerdam to claim her first Olympic gold medal.
Dutch Skater Jutta Leerdam Shatters Olympic Record for Gold
Jutta Leerdam didn't just win her first Olympic gold medal in Milan—she broke the 1,000-meter speedskating record with a time of 1:12.31. Her emotional fiancé Jake Paul watched from the stands, tears streaming down his face as she made Olympic history.
Dutch Skater Leerdam Breaks Olympic Record for First Gold
Jutta Leerdam shattered the Olympic record in speed skating's 1,000m at Milan-Cortina 2026, claiming her first Olympic gold after years of chasing the title. The Games delivered thrilling performances across multiple sports, with defending champions and first-time winners creating unforgettable moments on the ice and snow.