A big news has come out related to Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei. Rebecca Cheptegei is a long distance and marathon athlete. She was currently living in Kenya, where her ex-boyfriend attacked her fatally. Cheptegei has been admitted to a hospital in Kenya in critical condition. Let us tell you, her ex-boyfriend allegedly sprinkled petrol on her and set her on fire, after which more than 75 percent of her body has been burnt.

Murderous attack on Rebecca Cheptegei

Rebecca Cheptegei recently participated in the Paris Olympics. Police said that the 33-year-old marathon runner who recently participated in the Paris Olympics has suffered burns on more than 75 percent of her body.

The report filed by the local administrator said that there was a fight between the two over a piece of land. At the same time, the police say that the matter is under investigation. Cheptegei recently finished 44th in the marathon at the Paris Olympics.

Rebecca Cheptegei was attacked at her home in western Trans-Nzoia county. Trans-Nzoia county police commander Jeremiah Ole Kosiom said Cheptegei's ex-boyfriend Dickson bought a jerrycan full of petrol, poured it on Cheptegei and set her on fire during the argument.

The ex-boyfriend also suffered burn injuries and both are receiving specialized treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya's Eldoret city.

Who is athlete Rebecca Cheptegei?

Rebecca Cheptegei was born on 22 February 1991 in Uganda. Rebecca Cheptegei is an athlete with athlete code 14413309. Cheptegei has been racing since 2010. Rebecca has won a gold medal at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2022.

The ex-boyfriend also suffered burn injuries and both are receiving specialized treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya's Eldoret city.

Who is athlete Rebecca Cheptegei?

Rebecca Cheptegei was born on 22 February 1991 in Uganda. Rebecca Cheptegei is an athlete with athlete code 14413309. Cheptegei has been racing since 2010. Rebecca has won a gold medal at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2022.