Jake Paul watched on as fiancee Jutta Leerdam fell in a pivotal qualifying race for a spot at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Leerdam, who is a two-time World Champion speed skater, failed to secure a place at the upcoming Games.Leerdam was emotional after falling in her crucial race at the qualifying eventAFPBut fortunately, she still has a chance at making the Dutch team for the iconic sporting event that will be hosted in Italy.The 26-year-old was racing in the 1000m speed skating race at a qualifying tournament held in the Netherlands.She was coming up against Angel Daleman, Marrit Fledderus and Isabel Grevelt when she fell to the ice.It meant that the Olympic silver medallist was unable to guarantee herself a spot in her nation’s team as she didn’t register a fast enough time.Speaking after the unfortunate incident in the race, which Paul was watching inside the stadium less than a week after his defeat to Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring, Leerdamn said: “It was like I was standing on something. I just completely slid off in the corner. “I was riding so well, so I’m really bummed. I just don’t know what to do now. I’m sure I would have ridden 1:13 here today. I’m riding so fast. “I knew how well I rode this week and I want to show what I can do.“You just don’t want this to happen, whatever the outcome. I want to show what I can do and I felt so good.”She added: “It’s my second opening ever and I never crash. I don’t know what it is and I don’t know what to expect now. “This is so sad.”The two-time world champion came crashing down during her raceAFPFiancee Paul was watching on from inside the stadium in the NetherlandsAFPStill hope for LeerdamDespite the incident at the Winter Olympics qualifying tournament, Leerdam does still have a chance to be there. The Netherlands team will have a designated place in their speed skating line-up, alongside the fastest qualifiers.And she is hoping that it will be her who gets the call. Leerdam said on the designated spot: “I’m thinking about it. “Of course, the other girls are riding really well, but I hope the Netherlands wants the best riders at the start. “I feel so good and I’m getting better and better. I think I belong there, to be honest.”Leerdam still has a chance at making the Winter Olympics despite the fallAFPWhen and where are the Winter Olympics? The 2026 Winter Olympics will get started on February 6.The Games will run throughout the month and finish on February 22.More than 3,500 athletes are expected to be taking part, with 93 countries involved and 195 medals available.The Winter Olympics are being held in Italy with two hosts – Milan and the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, which is in the Alps.Indoor events will be hosted in Milan, while outdoor events will be held in and around the ski resort in Cortina d’Ampezzo.