A heartbreaking end to an inspiring life story. According to reports, Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died following an attack by an ex-lover who doused her in gas and set her on fire.
The Lowdown
 “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence,” the Uganda Athletics Federation said in a post on X. “As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice.”
According to reports, she was attacked by her ex-lover on Sunday after returning home from church with her two children.
Discover more from Bazaar Daily News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.