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Dutch speedskating star Jutta Leerdam, fiancée of Jake Paul, sets Winter Olympics record in gold medal win
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Dutch female speedskater Jutta Leerdam lived up to the high expectations that were set for her on Monday and captured the gold medal in 1,000-meter speedskating at the Winter Olympics.
Leerdam, the fiancée of boxer Jake Paul, set an Olympic record with a time of 1:12.31. She eclipsed the record that was set by her Dutch teammate Femke Kok just moments before she hit the ice.
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Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The 27-year-old speedskating star was in tears as she skated around the track, waving to her friends and family in the stands. Paul was in tears as he celebrated with her family. It’s Leerdam’s first Olympic gold medal and second Olympic medal overall.
She came all the way from nearly missing making the Olympic team altogether to call herself a champion.
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Jake Paul of the U.S., center, cries after his fiancé Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Kok blazed a trail right before her with a time of 1:12.59. She picked up the silver medal and is expected to be in contention for a gold medal at the 500-meter race later in the Games.
Japan’s Miho Takagi finished in third place with a time of 1:39.59.
American Erin Jackson was sitting in first place before the rest of the pairs began. But her time of 1:15.00 even quickly fell. Her teammate Brittany Bowe finished in fourth just behind Takagi with a time of 1:14.55.
Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands in shock after winning the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Team USA has only two medals so far during the Winter Olympics – both gold.
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The Olympic torch has been grasped by many a famous hand over the years, but it took until 2026 for it to be held by a man with 405 club goals to his name … and the self-proclaimed title of “God of Manchester.”
The star-studded opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics took place Friday. But before the festivities got underway, the torch had to complete its ceremonial relay, which began in Greece back in November. And for the Milan leg, who better to help out than former Internazionale and AC Milan player Zlatan Ibrahimovic?
The one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic carried the Olympic Torch through the streets of Milan ahead of the Opening Ceremony. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/671ElD0Xaz
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 6, 2026
The legendary striker spent nine illustrious years with the two Milanese clubs, scoring 133 goals. His meandering career took him everywhere from Barcelona to MLS‘ LA Galaxy before the Sweden international retired in 2023, becoming a senior adviser to AC Milan. Wherever he went, though, he could be counted on for two things: stunning strikes, and even better quotes.
Years after hanging up his boots, Zlatan simply can’t stop delivering memorable moments.
Real Oviedo captain Santi Cazorla has taken a swipe at LaLiga after his team’s league game at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday afternoon was postponed just hours before kickoff.
Safety concerns over the pitch at Vallecas Stadium was the reason for LaLiga’s decision.
Oviedo criticised the short notice, with the team and its fans already in Madrid.
The club said in a statement it would consider legal action.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Cazorla expressed his discontent on X: “The reality is that LaLiga is light years away from the Premier League in every sense.”
Cazorla, 41, played six years at Arsenal and won two FA Cups with the North London club.
He rejoined boyhood club Oviedo in August 2023 and helped it gain promotion to LaLiga last season.
Oviedo are at the foot of the standings with just three wins, seven draws and 12 defeats in 22 league games.
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