Overview
- Two days after crashing out of the 1000m, Leerdam placed second in the 500m at Thialf with a 37.42 time behind Femke Kok’s track record 36.87.
- Her fall in Friday’s 1000m left qualification uncertain, as she slid into the boards and exited in tears.
- Final roster decisions for Milan-Cortina will be made by the national selection committee rather than automatic event results.
- Leerdam is a leading contender with a 2022 Olympic silver in the 1000m and a World Cup win in the distance earlier this month.
- Fiancé Jake Paul attended the trials and posted a message of support on Instagram praising her resilience.