Leerdam leads Dutch 1-2 finish in women's 1,000m speed skating at Milan-Cortina Games


MILAN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Jutta Leerdam and Femke Kok secured a 1-2 finish for the Netherlands in the women's 1,000m speed skating event at the Milan-Cortina Games on Monday.

"This is surreal. I still can't believe it. I can't wait to celebrate with my family and friends. It's just a dream come true," said Leerdam. "This is just unbelievable. I really need to give my family and friends a hug. They supported me so hard along the way."

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