Overview
- Leerdam was selected by the KNSB for the Netherlands’ 2026 Olympic roster in the women’s 1,000 meters despite failing to finish that race at national trials.
- Her place follows a review that weighed season form, including two World Cup victories at 1,000 meters and her 2022 Olympic silver in the event.
- During the Dutch trials in Heerenveen, she crashed in the 1,000 meters after placing second in the 500 meters as a rebound performance.
- After the fall, Leerdam posted that she would most likely compete in the 500 meters at Milan, but the final decision grants her a 1,000-meter berth.
- Fiancé Jake Paul attended the trials, shared supportive messages on Instagram, and recently marked her 27th birthday online while recovering from jaw surgery.