Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Attack

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died at the age of 33 after suffering severe burns from an alleged attack by her partner, Dickson Ndiema, who set her on fire during a domestic dispute over property. The incident occurred on Sunday, and Cheptegei was hospitalized with 80% of her body burned, ultimately succumbing to her injuries four days later due to multiple organ failure. The Uganda Athletics Federation and the Uganda Olympic Committee condemned the violent act, describing it as cowardly and senseless. Witness accounts reveal that Cheptegei's daughter witnessed the attack and tried to intervene, calling for help from neighbors who attempted to extinguish the flames. Both Cheptegei and Ndiema were treated at a hospital, with Ndiema also sustaining serious burns. Cheptegei had recently competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, finishing in 44th place.