Olympian Jutta Leerdam Faces Shocking Consequences After Wardrobe Mishap on Ice—What Happens Next Will Surprise You!
Ever wonder what happens when Olympic gold meets a little unexpected marketing flair on the ice? Well, buckle up, because Jutta Leerdam, the 27-year-old Dutch speed skating sensation, didn’t just break records at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics—she also broke the internet by unzipping her tight suit to flash a Nike undergarment in a moment that had officials and fans buzzing alike. Now, you might think Olympic uniforms are all about speed and sleekness, but Jutta’s daring reveal turns out to be perfectly “normal practice” according to officials, sparking a whirlwind of reactions and speculation about sponsorships, penalties, and her million-dollar payday. So, is this a clever marketing move or just a savvy athlete expressing victory in her own unique style? Dive into the icy drama, emotional victories, and a lesson in authenticity from a true champion who’s rewriting the playbook on and off the rink. LEARN MORE
Olympic officials have broken their silence after champion Jutta Leerdam sparked a frenzy at the end of her 1000m speed skating competition.
The 27-year-old Dutch star not only broke the Olympic record at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She also broke the internet when she unzipped her suit to reveal her Nike undergarment.
- Officials from the 2026 Winter Olympics broke their silence after champion Jutta Leerdam went viral for her celebratory moment.
- The Dutch champion unzipped her suit when she finished the 1000m competition in Olympic record-breaking speed.
- Leerdam shared a post this week about people judging her for her entire career.
“Bet it won’t be a million-dollar punishment,” one commented online.
Olympic officials broke their silence after champion Jutta Leerdam sparked a frenzy at 2026 Winter Olympics
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After winning gold in the 1,000m speed skating competition on February 9, Jutta Leerdam tearfully unzipped her suit to reveal her Nike undergarment.
Experts estimated that the split-second moment could make her richer by around $1 million.
Image credits: Henk Jan Dijks/Marcel ter Bals/Getty Images
Many were surprised that Leerdam, who announced she was a Nike Athlete a few months ago, promoted the sports brand’s undergarment while wearing a FILA skating suit.
“When you’re this fast, you don’t ask for permission,” Nike wrote in a post celebrating Leerdam’s victory earlier this month.
The Dutch star tearfully unzipped her suit to reveal her Nike undergarment after she broke the Olympic record
Image credits: Henk Jan Dijks/Marcel ter Bals/Getty Images
Some speculated whether Leerdam would face penalising action for flaunting a Nike product at the Olympics.
But an IOC official confirmed that she wouldn’t be punished for her unzipping moment.
IOC TMS Managing Director Anne-Sophie Voumard said the speed skater’s actions were “normal practice,” given how tight skating suits can be.
Image credits: juttaleerdam
“I’m not an expert in speed skating, but I understand this (unzipping the uniform after a race) is normal practice for speed skaters when they finish their race because the suit is very tight. It is normal practice and not a case of ambush (marketing),” Voumard said.
Ambush marketing occurs when a brand tries to associate itself with a major event, like the Olympics or the World Cup or other globally recognised platforms, without being an official sponsor.
IOC TMS Managing Director Anne-Sophie Voumard spoke about whether Leerdam would be penalized for her actions
Image credits: juttaleerdam
Previously, experts estimated that Leerdam might make a seven-figure amount from her spotlight-stealing moment.
“With Nike, I suspect you’re looking at a figure of over a million,” advertising expert Frederique de Laat, founder of female athlete marketing agency Branthlete, told AD.
Moreover, Leerdam has 6.2 million Instagram followers and could also earn around one cent per follower if she agrees to share sponsored posts.
Image credits: Joosep Martinson/Getty Images
That could mean she earns up to $73,500 per sponsored Instagram post promoting Nike, according to Meindert Schut, editor-in-chief of Dutch business magazine Quote.
Leerdam seemed ecstatic while speaking about being a Nike Athlete around two months ago. She said it felt like a “blessing” to be part of the “NIKE family.”
“I’m a @nike athlete!!” she wrote on Instagram. “I still can’t quite believe it yet. The little girl in me is smiling so big, and the woman I’ve become is so proud.”
Leerdam spoke about being a Nike Athlete about two months before her Olympic gold-winning moment
Image credits: TNT Sports
The speed skater said it was always her “dream” to become a Nike athlete, and she “never settled for less.”
“For NIKE to come on my path and want to work together is an honour beyond words,” she continued. “The fact that they believe in what I stand for on and off the ice is the biggest compliment of all.”
Days after finishing the 1000m competition in Olympic record-breaking time, Leerdam took part in the women’s 500m competition on February 15.
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