Speedskating diva Jutta Leerdam delivers drama, celebrates gold medal

Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal in the women’s 1,000 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Netherlands’ Jutta Leerdam, who won the gold medal in the women’s speedskating 1,000-meters final, celebrates as she arrives on stage at the Dutch House at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Netherlands’ Jutta Leerdam...