Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by boyfriend, dies

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Ugandan Olympian athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei has died four days after she was severely burned by her partner over an alleged land dispute.

The 33-year-old marathon runner was taken to the hospital in Kenya after she was doused in petrol by her boyfriend on Sunday, police said.

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The Ugandan Athletics Federation posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic…

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