Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies: Athlete set on fire in alleged domestic abuse attack
An Olympic athlete has died in Kenya – four days after her boyfriend allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire.
33-year-old Rebecca Cheptegei competed for Uganda at the Paris Olympics – finishing 44th in the marathon.
Her partner is being treated for burns in hospital.
Police are investigating the attack.
Usher Komugisha is a Ugandan sports commentator and former athlete.
She says authorities need to do more to protect women athletes.
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