Jutta Leerdman breaks record held by Cristiano Ronaldo after Winter Olympics

Jutter Leerdam has followed up making Olympic history by breaking a record previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Speed skater Leerdam won both a gold and silver representing the Netherlands at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games - with fiance Jake Paul overcome with emotion as he supported his other half from the stands.

The 27-year-old had been a doubt to make the tournament after issues in qualifying but went on to pick up gold in record-breaking fashion in the women's 1000m speed skating event with a a time of 1:12.31.

Afterwards, she gained an extra level of viral fandom after unzipping her orange jacket and revealing a white Nike undergarment.

Sponsor Nike posted a picture of Leerdam immediately after victory and it was estimated that from a marketing perspective, the move was worth around $1 million.

Leerdam won a gold and a silver at the Winter Olympics. Image: Getty

Worn for both the medal triumphs, the suit earned iconic status and a decision was made for it to go to auction.

And staggeringly, the FILA orange and navy suit was bought for a whopping £170,913 after the highest bid from an individual in the Netherlands.

At one point bidding was only at a mere £8,416 before it skyrocketed in a matter of hours. The total price for the signed item set a new record on sports memorabilia platform MatchWornShirt, eclipsing the £55,000 sale of Ronaldo's match-worn short from Portugal vs Hungary at Euro 2024.

“We are grateful to have been able to offer these Olympic sports items through our platform. Each piece represents a part of Dutch sporting history,” Tijmen Zonderwijk, co-founder of MatchWornShirt, commented.

"An amount close to €200,000 for a single item is exceptional. Together, all the sports items from these successful Olympic Winter Games have generated a substantial sum, enabling significant support for many Dutch sports clubs.”

Leerdam's signed suit sold for a £170,000. Image: MatchWornShirt

The Dutch Olympic Committee have partnered with MatchWornShirt and the majority of the proceeds from the auctions will go towards local sports clubs where the athletes began their careers.

In the case of Leerdam, IJsvereniging Pijnacker (IJVP) - where she skated as a youngster - are set to benefit hugely. Reacting to the added funds, chairman Johan van Dam said: “We are incredibly happy with this and feel a responsibility to carefully consider how we can best use this wonderful amount".