Jutta Leerdam skips Winter Olympics opening ceremony as private jet backlash and diva debate follow her to Milan

Jutta Leerdam skipped the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan and watched from her hotel bed instead. Her choice came one day after Dutch TV pundit Johan Derksen criticized her for flying to the Games on a private jet. Leerdam now shifts focus to her upcoming 1000m and 500m speed skating events.

Jutta Leerdam skips Winter Olympics opening ceremony as private jet backlash and diva debate follow her to Milan
Jutta Leerdam skipped the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan and watched from her hotel bed instead. Her choice came one day after Dutch TV pundit Johan Derksen criticized her for flying to the Games on a private jet. Leerdam now shifts focus to her upcoming 1000m and 500m speed skating events.