Lindsey Vonn, the undisputed queen of Alpine skiing, just lit up social media with a single, explosive word of approval for speed skating superstar Jutta Leerdam — and fans are loving every bit of this winter sports sisterhood moment.
The 41-year-old legend, still sidelined and recovering from a brutal crash that left her with a fractured tibia and broken ankle (requiring plates, screws, and an electric scooter for mobility), hopped on Instagram to react to Leerdam’s joyful post: “Yesssss!!!”
Leerdam, 27, the Dutch Olympic speed skating sensation and fiancée of boxer-turned-YouTuber Jake Paul, shared heartwarming snaps from a long-overdue family ski trip in the French Alps — their first together in 12 years. Rocking a sleek Lagazoi snowsuit against stunning snowy peaks, she captioned simply: “The Leerdams back on a ski trip after 12 years.” The carousel featured epic mountain views, cozy family meals (including at the chic Bagatelle restaurant), and pure off-ice bliss after a powerhouse season that included gold in the 1,000m, silver in the 500m, and being honored with the Order of Orange-Nassau by the Dutch royal family.
Jake Paul couldn’t resist chiming in with three crossed-fingers emojis, showing full support for his fiancée’s snowy escape.
Vonn’s enthusiastic “Yesssss!!!” — bold, stretched-out, and full of energy — perfectly captured the vibe: one winter athlete cheering on another embracing the slopes during downtime. Coming from the most decorated female skier in history, the one-word hype felt extra meaningful, especially as Vonn navigates her own tough road back from injury.
Fans flooded the comments with love: “Gorgeous,” “The most beautiful,” and “Enjoy it. Live your own life.” The crossover moment highlights the unbreakable bond in winter sports — from ice to snow — and reminds everyone that even legends need (and celebrate) those rare, recharging family getaways.
Leerdam’s post and Vonn’s reaction? Pure feel-good fuel for the off-season. Keep shining, queens — the mountains (and the internet) are watching!
