Convicted rapist Steven Van de Velde sparked outrage when he was allowed to compete in the Olympics
Convicted child rapist Steven Van de Velde has been eliminated from the Olympics.
Van de Velde was reportedly reduced to tears following the elimination of him and his volleyball partner from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The pair were knocked out after being defeated by Brazil by 21-16, 21-16 in straight sets on Sunday evening, bringing their Olympics to a close.
Van De Velde’s appearance at the games representing the Netherlands sparked outrage due to his conviction.
In 2016, Van de Velde was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in the UK, for which he served one year in prison.
By 2018, Van de Velde was back competing in the national sports, despite his conviction in the UK. Many people, including survivors’ advocacy groups, were furious that Van de Velde was allowed to participate.
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