Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:43am on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday International
Rebecca Cheptegei, a 33-year-old Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, has died from injuries sustained in a petrol attack by her former boyfriend. The incident occurred on Sunday in Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained. She suffered extensive burns and was receiving treatment before succumbing to her injuries. Local authorities report that the attack was motivated by a dispute over land ownership. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Cheptegei was a talented athlete who competed in international events, including the Paris marathon. Her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the athletic community.
