Jutta Leerdam shares poolside photos after Olympic gold-winning season

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Fresh off the biggest triumph of her career, Jutta Leerdam is making the most of the offseason.

The Dutch speed skating star, who captured Olympic gold earlier this year, gave fans a glimpse into her summer travels on Instagram this week, sharing a collection of poolside photos and vacation moments alongside fiance Jake Paul.

The post quickly attracted attention from fellow athletes and fans, continuing a trend of Leerdam's social media updates generating buzz beyond the speed skating world.

Jutta Leerdam enjoys summer break after Olympic triumph

Leerdam posted a carousel of photos highlighting recent stops during her travels, opening with a relaxing moment floating in a swimming pool on a pink-and-white inflatable raft.

Another image showed the 27-year-old standing poolside wearing a navy blue polka-dot string bikini, paired with a camouflage baseball cap and her hair tied back in a messy bun. The post also included snapshots from a football field visit with Paul, as well as a photo showing the couple holding hands.

"Love seeing the world 🦋," Leerdam wrote in the caption.

Paul was among the first to respond, writing in Dutch, "Mijn liefdes 💙," which translates to "My love."

Former LSU gymnast and social media personality Livvy Dunne also chimed in, commenting, "Gorg queen!" Fans filled the comments with compliments as well, calling Leerdam "Absolutely gorgeous," "Beauty and Brains," and "Goddess."

Olympic champion continues remarkable run

While Leerdam has become one of the most recognizable athletes on social media, her success has long been built on her performances on the ice. She earned a silver medal in the women's 1,000 meters at the 2022 Winter Olympics before reaching the top of the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Leerdam won gold in the women's 1,000-meter event in Milan-Cortina, setting an Olympic record with a time of 1:12.31. The victory added to an already decorated résumé that includes multiple World Championship titles and more than a dozen World Championship medals. With the Olympic season now behind her, Leerdam appears to be enjoying some well-earned downtime before eventually returning to training for the next chapter of her speed skating career.

Her latest Instagram post offered fans a look at exactly how she's spending that break, trading the ice for sunshine while continuing to share moments from life with Paul during a memorable year both on and off the track.