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Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies at 33 after being attacked by ex-boyfriend
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died aged 33 after allegedly being attacked by her ex-boyfriend.
Cheputegei suffered intensive burns after his residence in western Kenya was doused with gasoline and set on hearth, police stated.
The Uganda Athletics Federation posted on
“Could her light soul relaxation in peace and we strongly condemn violence in opposition to girls. It was a cowardly and mindless act that resulted within the lack of an excellent athlete. Her legacy will reside on.”
Cheptegei completed forty fourth on the latest Paris Olympic Marathon and gained gold on the 2022 World Mountain and Path Operating Championships in Thailand.
Cheptegei’s dad and mom stated their daughter bought land within the Trans-Nzoia area, near lots of Kenya’s sports activities coaching facilities.
