Rebecca Cheptegei

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    Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei set on fire in Kenya

    A Ugandan athlete residing in Kenya suffered severe burns after being set on fire by her boyfriend, according to the police. Rebecca Cheptegei, a marathon runner who placed 44th in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a time of two hours, 32 minutes, and 14 seconds, was reportedly attacked in her home in Trans Nzoia County. Police commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom…