Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics, has died after being set on fire by her former boyfriend. The suspect, Dickson Ndiema, also died from his own burn injuries while hospitalized in Kenya. The attack is believed to have stemmed from a land dispute.
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympian who tragically died after being set on fire by her boyfriend, was honored at the Paris Paralympics with a tribute on a giant screen. This event highlights the ongoing issue of violence against women in Kenya, where Cheptegei’s death is the third of a prominent sportswoman since 2021.
The city of Paris has announced plans to honor the memory of Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after being set ablaze by her partner, by naming a sports venue after her. The proposal, announced by Mayor Anne Hidalgo, will be discussed by city officials in October.
