Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, Ugandan Olympic marathon athlete dies after ex-boyfriend burns her

Rebecca chepi a 33-year-old Ugandan Olympic Marathon athlete has died following a horrifying attack by her ex-boyfriend Rebecca chepi who competed in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics passed away today September 5th she suffered severe burns covering 75% of her body after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her jealous ex-boyfriend Dixon dimma the tragic incident occurred outside chepi's home in Elder Kenya following an argument between the two chapi was hospitalized in critical condition for several days before succumbing to her injuries Dixon DMR has been arrested and charged with murder Rebecca chpi was not only a celebrated athlete but also a mother of two her death is a devastating loss to the international sports Community the incident highlights a troubling rise in gender-based violence and it has drawn significant attention from both local and international communities [Music]