Jutta Leerdam Shows Off 'Epic Olympic Booty' On The Beach

Jutta Leerdam is trading in the ice for sand, and fans are absolutely here for it. The Dutch speed skating star shared a bikini photo on Instagram last off-season, with followers flooding the comment section. In the image, Leerdam stands on a sun-soaked beach beneath a white canopy, rocking a colorful, patterned string bikini that complements the crystal-clear water behind her. A mountain rises in the background, giving the shot a postcard-worthy feel.

But while the scenery is stunning, fans made it clear their focus was firmly on Leerdam. “Summer is definitely your season,” one follower wrote as another chimed in with, "Epic Olympic booty!"

Heart-eye emojis and red hearts quickly followed, while another fan simply dropped, “CRAZY….” while others filled the comments with rows of fire emojis.

And it’s not just beach snaps making headlines. Leerdam is fresh off a major victory on the ice. The 27-year-old recently clinched gold in the women’s 1,000m at the Rho Fiera exhibition centre in north Milan, delivering a powerhouse performance that had the crowd on its feet.

Among those watching was her fiancée, boxer Jake Paul, who was visibly emotional as he cheered from the stands. As Leerdam took her victory lap, Paul could be seen wiping away tears, clearly overwhelmed while watching his wife-to-be capture gold.

After the race, Leerdam made sure to acknowledge the support system behind her success. "I've been supportive, but I've not been able to go to his [Paul's] past fights because of skating. It would be nice to be there more," she said. "He has supported me a lot more and has come to many of my races, so I'm very grateful."

"Also, my family," she added. "I'm just so grateful for the support system around me. It's amazing."

But while Leerdam is celebrating gold and soaking up support from fans and loved ones, not every headline surrounding her has been glowing. Earlier in the season, the Dutch speed-skating star found herself at the center of controversy after flying to the Winter Games on a private jet rather than traveling with her fellow Dutch teammates.

Leerdam shared photos from the luxury Kimi flight on Instagram with the caption “Off to Milano,” showing herself and friends enjoying cupcakes decorated with “Success Jutta” in Dutch alongside the Olympic rings. Champagne glasses were visible throughout the cabin as she made the trip in full Netherlands Olympic team apparel.

It didn’t sit well with everyone back home.

Former Dutch soccer player turned sports commentator Johan Derksen publicly criticized her, calling the move “diva-like” and labeling her behavior “horrible.” He went as far as to say that if he were her coach, he wouldn’t tolerate it, adding that “gradually the whole of the Netherlands is starting to get a bit fed up with her behavior.”

Love her or criticize her, Jutta Leerdam continues to gain attention both on and off the ice.