Convicted child rapist Steven Van de Velde broke down in tears after being allowed to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics despite past charges. The volleyball star conceded to knowing the weight of his wrongdoings. However, Van de Velde — and his country — insist his past mistakes do not define him as a person, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Van de Velde was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old girl when he was 19. The 30-year-old athlete served 13 months in prison — a reduced time from his original four-year sentencing. During an interview with Dutch outlet NOS, Van de Velde emotionally expr…
