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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Brutal Attack

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Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away at a Kenyan hospital, where she was receiving treatment for severe burns covering 80% of her body. The 33-year-old athlete succumbed to her injuries following a horrific attack by her partner, Dickson Ndiema.

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Rebecca Cheptegei 

According to Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom, Ndiema poured petrol on Cheptegei and set her ablaze during a disagreement on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Ndiema also suffered burns and was being treated at the same hospital.

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Cheptegei’s death has sent shockwaves through the athletic community and beyond, with many mourning the loss of a talented and promising young athlete.

Rest in peace, Rebecca Cheptegei.

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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Brutal Attack

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away at a Kenyan hospital, where she was receiving treatment for severe burns covering 80% of her body. The 33-year-old athlete succumbed to her injuries following a horrific attack by her partner, Dickson Ndiema.

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Rebecca Cheptegei 

According to Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom, Ndiema poured petrol on Cheptegei and set her ablaze during a disagreement on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Ndiema also suffered burns and was being treated at the same hospital.

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Cheptegei’s death has sent shockwaves through the athletic community and beyond, with many mourning the loss of a talented and promising young athlete.

Rest in peace, Rebecca Cheptegei.

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