Paula Radcliffe's Apology

Paula Radcliffe apologized for wishing a convicted rapist "best of luck" at the Olympics.

Convicted Athlete

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Prison Sentence

In 2016, van de Velde was sentenced to four years but served only 12 months.

Olympic Selection

Last month, van de Velde was controversially selected for the Dutch Olympic team.

Radcliffe's Initial Comments

Curry to make his Olympic debut, hopes to unify the country through basketball.

Public Backlash

Radcliffe faced backlash for her comments, which appeared to downplay the severity of van de Velde's crime.

Radio Appearance

On LBC, Radcliffe discussed athlete bans, inadvertently defending van de Velde's right to compete.

Comparison to Doping

adcliffe compared van de Velde's situation to athletes banned for doping, sparking further criticism.

Social Media Apology

Radcliffe issued an apology on social media, expressing regret for her poorly chosen words.

Belief in Second Chances

Radcliffe stated she believes in second chances but emphasized the importance of Olympic ideals.

Disappointment in Herself

Radcliffe expressed shock and disappointment in how she conveyed her initial comments.

Clarification

She clarified her stance, stating she did not intend to overlook the severity of the crime.