This text accommodates references that some could discover distressing; Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol assault, allegedly by former boyfriend; Cheptegei completed forty fourth in ladies’s marathon at 2024 Summer season Olympic Video games in Paris
Final Up to date: 05/09/24 8:26am
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died on the age of 33 after reportedly being attacked by her former boyfriend
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died on the age of 33 after she was allegedly attacked by her former boyfriend.
Police say Cheptegei was doused with petrol and set on fireplace at her residence in Western Kenya, struggling in depth burns.
The Ugandan Athletics Federation posted on X: “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei following a vicious attack by her boyfriend.
“Could her light soul relaxation in peace and we strongly condemn violence towards ladies. This was a cowardly and mindless act that has led to the lack of a terrific athlete. Her legacy will proceed to endure.”
Cheptegei completed forty fourth within the marathon on the latest Paris Olympics, whereas she received gold on the World Mountain and Path Operating Championships in Thailand in 2022.
Cheptegei’s dad and mom mentioned their daughter had purchased land within the Trans-Nzoia space to be close to Kenya’s many athletic coaching centres.
