Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend

Credit: BBC Sport- Published 1 week ago
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.

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Olympic Games

Major international multi-sport event
An Olympic runner who died after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her former partner is due to be buried today with full military honours. 
3 days ago • Sky News
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Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan athlete (1991–2024)
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

Rebecca Cheptegei was set alight and later died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her near her home.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago


Uganda

Country in East Africa
The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world.
2 days ago • BBC Sport

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