Jake Paul sends emotional message to fiancé Jutta Leerdam as she gives update on Olympic qualification

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Jake Paul sent fiancé Jutta Leerdam a five-word message of support amid some uncertainty over her spot at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Leerdam suffered a fall during the Dutch Olympic Trials, which meant she missed out on securing the qualifying spot for the 1000m speed race.Leerdam’s place at the Winter Olympics in February is up in the airGettyThe accident meant that the two-time world champion had to put her remaining hopes of qualifying for the 500m speed skating race instead.Just days after her fall, Leerdam returned to race the shorter distance and ended up securing second place with a time of 37.42 seconds.While she finished second, Leerdam still has has a chance of representing the Netherlands at the Winter Olympics if the national selection committee offer her the designated spot.After bouncing back for an impressive performance, Paul posted a video of his wife-to-be skating off the ice to his Instagram story.The YouTuber-turned-boxer offered his unwavering support, captioning the video: “So proud of you warrior @juttaleerdam.”When will Leerdam know if she has a spot?The committee’s decision is likely to be announced at the beginning of January, with Leerdam hoping her fall won’t lead to her missing out on a spot.Leerdam explained: “I’m skating so well in practice. What those girls are skating here, I could have easily skated today.“I’ve won the past World Cups. I’ve always been at least in the top two at the world level. “I hope they [the selection committee] will look at my level, including today, how I was skating before I fell, and the growth I’m making.'”What has Jutta Leerdam said about the situation?Her fiancée, Paul, is not the only one to have offered Leerdam words of support following her fall.The Youtuber-turned-boxer has been watching his fiancé from the stands throughout the trialsFans took to social media to address her resilience and determination to earn a spot representing her country.Expressing her gratitude for the outpour of support, Leerdam wrote on Instagram: “I will most likely see you at the Olympics in Milan for the 500m! “A very unfortunate moment during my best distance, the 1000m on Friday.“Now we wait and hope I get the opportunity to skate the distance I’ve won multiple World Cup golds in this season.“I’m still in shock, I never had my messages flooded like this before. I feel everyone’s support so much and I’m very grateful for that.“I read everything and I appreciate it more than you know.”