The Latest Breaking News from Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan Marathon Runner From Paris Olympics Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend

Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, held a national record in her home country.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2024

Kenyan Athletes Face Domestic Violence Crisis

Tragic cases of domestic violence against female athletes in Kenya underscore the urgent need for better protection and support within the sports community.

Top News · Sep 5, 2024

Ex-Boyfriend Who Set Olympic Runner On Fire Pictured As Her Daughter Shares Chilling Details

Rebecca Cheptegei's daughter shared horrific details, saying: "He kicked me while I tried to run to the rescue of my mother. I immediately cried out for help." The post Ex-Boyfriend Who Set Olympic Runner On Fire Pictured As Her Daughter Shares Chilling Details first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 5, 2024

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Tragically Dies In Domestic Violence Incident

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei tragically dies after being set on fire by boyfriend, sparking outrage and calls for justice against gender-based violence.

Top News · Sep 5, 2024

Uganda’s Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend

Cheptegei died aged 33 due to multiple organ failure days after her boyfriend poured petrol on her and set her on fire.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2024

Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said.

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024

Set on fire by boyfriend, Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies

Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympian from Uganada, passed away in Kenya on Thursday, four days after her boyfriend set her on fire -- according to Ugandan athletics officials.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by ex-boyfriend

Cheptegei was left fighting for her life in hospital following a disagreement with a former boyfriend

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

Rebecca Cheptegei: Ugandan Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire 'by ex-boyfriend'

The Ugandan athlete, 33, suffered 80 per cent burns in the suspected petrol attack in Kenya on Sunday

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024

Ugandan Olympian Fighting For Her Life After Fire Attack

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei was still fighting for her life on Wednesday after being set on fire by a Kenyan man, just weeks after taking part in the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024