Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan athlete (1991–2024)

Rebecca Cheptegei was a Ugandan cross country, long-distance and marathon runner, who was the national record holder in the latter discipline and a former world champion in mountain running.

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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fire Attack

The ex-boyfriend of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died from the injuries he sustained after allegedly killing the runner in a fiery attack, according to..

Credit: TMZ.com - Published 6 days ago

Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete dies from burns

Rebecca Cheptegei was set alight and later died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her near her home.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago

Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies

Rebecca Cheptegei died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her as she returned home from church.

6 days ago • BBC Sport

I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

1 week ago • BBC Sport

Death of Rebecca Cheptegei: 'Femicide rampant in Kenya' 01:59

Credit: FRANCE 24 English - Published 1 week ago