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Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in hospital after allegedly being set on fire by her former partner on Sunday. The Ugandan athlete, who competed at Paris 2024, suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body when she was attacked in her house in the western Trans Nzoia County in Kenya, police said. She battled in ICU but died, Uganda’s Olympic committee president Donald Rukare announced on Thursday.
“Her untimely and tragic passing is a profound loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time as we honor her legacy and advocate for an end to gender-based violence. May her soul rest in peace.” Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom alleged Dickson Ndiema bought a can of petrol, poured it on Cheptegei and set her ablaze during a disagreement on Sunday.
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