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Jutta Leerdam’s Olympic Wins Spark Nike Spotlight and Lucrative Endorsement Estimates

Analysts estimate her Nike exposure could reach seven figures without confirmed contract figures.

Overview

  • Leerdam completed the Games with 1000m gold in an Olympic-record time and 500m silver, later saying she woke up sick and missed the Team NL House celebration.
  • After her 1000m victory, she revealed a white Nike sports bra, and Nike shared her image on its official Instagram account with roughly 298 million followers.
  • Advertising expert Frederique de Laat of Branthlete told Dutch outlet AD that the Nike payoff could exceed €1 million, characterizing it as an estimate.
  • Quote magazine editor Meindert Schut estimated about one cent per follower for sponsored Instagram posts, implying roughly €62,000 (about $73,500) per Nike post.
  • Dutch retailer Hema promoted water‑resistant eyeliner using her tearful image, while fiancé Jake Paul amplified her medals with celebratory social posts.