Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei passed away a few days after her ex-boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire. Following the attack on Sunday, the 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner—who recently participated in the Olympics in Paris—suffered from severe burns. Cheptegei lived and trained in north-west Kenya; according to the local authorities, she was attacked just after leaving church.
The sportswoman and her ex-partner allegedly fought over a plot of land, according to a report submitted by a municipal official. According to police, an investigation is ongoing. In Thailand in 2022, Cheptegei was victorious in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Concerns have been raised regarding the rising number of violent incidents against female athletes in Kenya, some of them have even lost their lives recently.
Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, told reporters outside the hospital where she had received treatment that he had lost a daughter who was “very supportive” and he urged the Kenyan government to see to it that justice was served. The athlete passed away after all of her organs failed, according to Dr. Owen Menach, the director of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, who spoke with the local media.
The athlete passed away after her organs failed, according to Dr. Owen Menach, the director of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, where she was admitted. The ex-boyfriend of Rebecca Cheptegei was also hospitalized, although his burns weren’t as bad. Although he remains in critical care, Dr. Menach stated that his condition was “improving and stable”.
According to reports, Ms. Cheptegei, who is from an area in Uganda that is just across the border, purchased a plot of property in Trans Nzoia County and constructed a home next to one of Kenya’s many sports training facilities. On January 20, 2023, Rebecca Cheptegei competes in the Discovery 10 km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda. Rebecca Cheptegei placed 44th in the recent Olympics in Paris’ marathon competition.
Her tragedy occurs two years after the athletes Agnes Tirop and Damaris Mutua were killed in East Africa; the authorities have named their spouses as the primary suspects in both cases. While Mutua’s lover is still being sought after, Tirop’s husband is currently being investigated for murder, an allegation he contests.
SOURCE: https://dew360.net
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