US EditionJake Paul Sits in the Second Row to Watch His Fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, in Olympic Speedskating
- On Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, Jake Paul attended the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and sat in the second row to watch fiancée Jutta Leerdam skate in the women's 1,000 meters as a medal favorite, scheduled in the last heat.
- Ahead of the race, Paul posted support on Instagram and had been expected to attend Leerdam's events; the couple announced their engagement in March and draw millions online.
- Earlier in the Olympics, Paul sat with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at a women’s hockey game that the United States won 5-0, and he arrived at the venue wearing a Dutch-team scarf.
- With seven world championship titles, Leerdam has a second chance in the 500 meters on Feb. 15 if she misses gold Monday, Feb. 9.
- Beyond social media, Paul has faced opponents like Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua, and recently had his jaw broken in December during a loss, drawing criticism for social-media posts targeting Olympians.
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