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Thousands Mourn Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, Killed by Ex-Partner

Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, tragically killed by her former boyfriend, was laid to rest in her father’s homestead in eastern Uganda. The 33-year-old athlete, who was also a soldier in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, received full military honors…

Tragedy in Athletics: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set on Fire by Boyfriend

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics just last month, has tragically passed away after suffering severe burns inflicted by her boyfriend. The Uganda Athletics Federation confirmed her death on X, formerly known as Twitter, on…