Jutta Leerdam (born Jutta Monica Leerdam) is a talented Dutch speed skater specializing in long-track sprint events.
She is an Olympic champion who won gold in the 1000m at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games and has dominated the 500m and 1000m distances with multiple World and European titles.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jutta Monica Leerdam
- Stage Name: Jutta Leerdam
- Born: December 30, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: ‘s-Gravenzande, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Ethnicity: Dutch
- Occupation: Speed Skater, Athlete, Model, Influencer
- Height: 182 cm (5’11.5”)
- Religion: N/A
- Parents: Ruud Leerdam and Monique Leerdam
- Siblings: Kjeld Leerdam, Merel Leerdam, Beaudine Leerdam
- Spouse: Jake Paul
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Jutta Monica Leerdam was born on December 30, 1998, in ’s-Gravenzande, Netherlands. She grew up as the third child of Ruud Leerdam and Monique Leerdam in the Westland region where her father works in horticulture as a second-generation tomato farmer.
She has an older brother Kjeld Leerdam, an older sister Merel Leerdam, and a younger sister Beaudine Leerdam.
Years later, she completed a HAVO certificate and began studying Sport Marketing & Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, completing her first year before transferring to commercial economics at the Johan Cruyff Academy of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen.
Career
Jutta Leerdam began her professional path in junior speed skating competitions after transitioning from field hockey.
During this period, she excelled at the 2017 World Junior Championships, winning allround and 1500m titles. In 2018, she secured additional junior successes before stepping up to senior level.
Over time, she contributed to Dutch team sprint golds at the World Single Distances Championships in 2019 and 2020 while claiming individual 1000m gold.
Major breakthroughs included European titles and Olympic silver in Beijing 2022, culminating in her historic 1000m Olympic gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
She has consistently dominated sprint distances, earning multiple national and international medals through rigorous training with Team Jumbo-Visma.
Beyond the rink, she has built a successful modeling and influencing career with millions of social media followers.
She continues to compete at the highest level while expanding her brand through partnerships and content creation.
Her journey from local tracks to Olympic podium demonstrates exceptional talent, resilience, and adaptability in balancing elite athletics with public persona.
Social Media
- Instagram: @juttaleerdam
Personal Life
Jutta Leerdam, 27, is in a relationship with American YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul. She maintains strong family bonds, frequently sharing moments with her parents Ruud and Monique along with her siblings. She has no children yet and stands 5’11.5” tall approximately 182 cm .
Net Worth
Jutta Leerdam has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from speed skating prizes, sponsorships, modeling contracts, and brand partnerships along with social media influencing and related athletic endorsements.