Home » Sport » Uganda: Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died – her partner had set her on fire – 2024-09-05 07:16:16

Uganda: Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died – her partner had set her on fire – 2024-09-05 07:16:16

The well-known marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was fighting in the intensive care unit with serious burns on almost 80% of her body, succumbed to her injuries, according to a post by the country’s sports federation.

“We have learned of the sad death of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei… who was a victim of domestic violence. As a Federation we condemn such actions and demand justice,” writes the Uganda Athletic Feferation in its post on the X platform.

The 33-year-old marathon runner from Uganda was attacked in her home by her Kenyan roommate and partner, who “bought petrol and doused her after an argument”, as announced by the police commander of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The alleged assailant also suffered burns and is being treated in Eldoret town.

Her father, a few hours before he died, had made a public appeal to the authorities to bring justice to the attack, expressing his pain and despair over the tragic incident.


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