Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dead at 33 After Being Set on Fire

and can you imagine a world where athletes who Inspire us with their strength and resilience are not safe in their own homes uh it's before we dive into this heartbreaking story please consider subscribing to our Channel and hitting the like button we appreciate your support thanks for watching thank [Music] you Rebecca Chay a 33-year-old Uganda long-distance Runner had her life cut short in a tragic incident she recently participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics but her story ended in a devastating way Rebecca died on September 5th following a suspected arson attack involving gasoline allegedly carried out by her boyfriend she suffered severe burns affecting over 75% of her body and more domestics when they desperately 2 years and they disidenti uh uh the Ugandan Athletics Federation EX it sadness over the loss of the athlete denouncing domestic violence and demanding Justice the organization stated may she find peace in the afterlife the incident reportedly occurred after an argument between Rebecca and her alleged partner Dixon diema according to the police chief Jeremiah oi kium the suspect poured A flammable liquid on Rebecca and set her on fire uh Rebecca and the suspect had been quarreling over a land dispute the attack has sparked outrage with many people showing strong disc branches uh remarkable uh their fasters