Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya, suffering burns to over 75% of her body, Reuters reports.
The 33-year-old athlete, who competed in the Paris Olympics, passed away in a hospital after her organs failed. Her death highlights the ongoing issue of violence against female athletes in Kenya, following the murder of Olympian Agnes Tirop in 2021. Kenyan authorities are investigating the incident, which has sparked condemnation and calls to address domestic violence in the region.
