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Ugandan Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei 'Set On Fire By Boyfriend'

Ugandan Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei 'Set On Fire By Boyfriend'

by Blackcoin,
Sep 05, 2024
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Ugandan long-distance and marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically died from severe burn injuries after her alleged boyfriend doused her with petrol and set her on fire, BSNSports.com.ng reports. According to reports in Uganda, Cheptegei, who ran for her country at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has passed away. The marathoner had been doused with petrol and set on fire after a disagreement over a piece of land with her boyfriend in Eldoret as her body suffered 75% burns.

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ABIDOYE BABATUNDE BLACKCOIN Editor of BSNSports, Radio Presenter of (Grajos 88.3FM), TV Presenter of (KAFTAN TV), Media Officer of NNL Club Side (36 Lion FC) He is a graduate of National Broadcast Academy with 6 years experience working with reputable publications including CITY 105.1, MAX 102.3FM, AOIFootball, Sportsday Newspaper, Opera News, Freekick Naija An unbiased football writer with penchant for sports and historical analysis. While football is his main strength he also keeps abreast of a wide variety of sports.

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