Is Olympic Gold Medallist Nicolás Keenan Set to Become Netherlands’ First Husband?
When Rob Jetten secured victory in last month’s Dutch elections, the 38-year-old didn’t just make history as the potential youngest Prime Minister in Netherlands history. He’s also positioned to become the country’s first openly gay leader, with his Olympic athlete fiancé Nicolás Keenan by his side.
Who is Nicolás Keenan?
At 28, Keenan has already achieved what most athletes only dream about. The Argentine field hockey player competed in both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, bringing home gold from the 2019 Pan American Games along the way. Born in Buenos Aires, Keenan spent his youth training across Europe, honing his skills at Spain’s Club Egara before representing Argentina at junior level.
His sporting credentials speak for themselves. After relocating to the Netherlands in 2017 to join HC Klein Zwitserland, Keenan quickly established himself as a key player for Los Leones, Argentina’s national team.
A love story that started in The Hague.
The couple’s paths crossed in The Hague, where both were building their careers. Jetten was serving in parliament while Keenan was making his mark on the hockey field. “We happened to live close to each other. That’s how we bumped into each other. And now we’ve been together for two and a half years,” Jetten told De Telegraaf.
Their relationship became Instagram official during the Paris Olympics, when Keenan posted a photo with the caption “Soon we will be Mr & Mr.” The announcement sent their combined hundreds of thousands of followers into celebration mode.
Living authentically on the world stage.
Keenan’s personal story adds another layer to this power couple’s narrative. After coming out as bisexual following his first Olympics, he reflected on the difference it made to his performance. “I played one Olympic Games when I wasn’t openly homosexual and another when I was. I can tell you that I enjoyed the second much more,” he shared with GENTE.
The athlete has become a social media sensation in his own right, sharing sporting updates and glimpses of his life with Jetten to his TikTok and Instagram followers. Their relationship has drawn comparisons to Red, White & Royal Blue, though their real-life romance needs no fictional embellishment.
What’s next for the couple?
Following Jetten’s electoral success, the politician publicly thanked his partner on Instagram: “Dear Nico, thank you for your unconditional support. I cannot do this without you.” Keenan’s response was equally heartfelt: “Love you, Mr. Jetten.”
The couple has reportedly set their wedding date for summer 2026. If Jetten assumes office as expected, Keenan will make history as the spouse of the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister.
Their story represents more than political milestones or Olympic medals. Here are two men excelling in their respective fields while building a life together in the public eye. At DNA, we’re here for every moment of this real-life fairytale.
