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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle

Ugandan Olympic athlete in hospital after being ‘set on fire by boyfriend’

Rebecca Cheptegei, competing in a road race in Uganda last year
Rebecca Cheptegei, competing in a road race in Uganda last year. The 33-year-old ran in the Olympic marathon in Paris. Photograph: AP

The Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after her boyfriend reportedly poured petrol over her and set her on fire.

Cheptegei, who finished 44th competing for Uganda in the women’s race at the Paris 2024 Games, is in critical condition after suffering burns to more than 75% of her body following the attack outside her home in Kenya.

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