Athletes training in the renowned west Kenyan running hub of Iten express shock and sadness over the death of Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
33-year-old Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Eldoret, Kenya, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend in her home. The attack is the latest incident of gender-based violence in..
Thursday, 5 September 2024
The 33-year-old had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack in Kenya.
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