A Ugandan Olympic athlete was set on fire by her boyfriend

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Published September 3, 2024 12:20 AM

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Ugandan athlete has been attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend and is being treated for burns on 75% of her body. Rebecca Cheptegei, who finished at the 44th position in the 2024 Paris Olympics, was attacked in her home in western Kenya. Police say Cheptegei’s boyfriend bought a jerrican of petrol, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday. He also sustained burn wounds and the two are receiving specialized treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city.

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