17.02.2026 11:00
Jutta Leerdam broke a record and won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics; it is claimed that she earned about 1 million dollars due to the moments when her zipper was opened going viral after the race.
In the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam broke the Olympic record in the 1000 meters and reached for the gold medal, becoming a topic of discussion with her actions after the race. It was claimed that the famous athlete earned nearly 1 million dollars after the moments of her unzipping her suit were watched millions of times.
GOLD MEDAL WITH A RECORD
27-year-old Leerdam broke the Olympic record and reached the gold medal with a time of 1:12.31. Speaking in tears after the race, the Dutch athlete said, "This is truly a dream come true. I was so surprised after crossing the finish line, I was very tired and very emotional. I couldn't believe it when I saw that green color next to my name."
RECORD VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Leerdam's action of unzipping her suit to show her white Nike underwear after the race created a huge stir on social media. It was reported that the related footage quickly reached 6 million 200 thousand views.
Nike also shared these moments on its account with approximately 300 million followers, noting, "You don't ask for permission when you're this fast." Leerdam also published the brand's post on her own account.
1 MILLION DOLLAR CLAIM
It was suggested that the Dutch athlete would earn over 1 million dollars from the viral footage and brand deal. Additionally, it was claimed that she gained extra income through the reach of her own social media post.