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Kok will miss Leerdam as rival: 'Pushed each other to a higher level'

NOS15 September · 10:491 week ago

Olympic champion Femke Kok expressed sadness over Jutta Leerdam’s decision to pause skating, acknowledging their mutual push toward excellence. Leerdam, who won gold in Milan, cites personal goals and life in the US with Jake Paul as reasons for stepping back. While she focuses on social media projects, analyst Mark Tuitert believes she could return for the 2030 Olympics. Leerdam remains active online, maintaining her physical condition despite taking a break from competitive racing.

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