Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after she was severely burned by her partner over a land dispute.
The marathon runner, 33, was taken to hospital in Kenya after she was doused in petrol by her boyfriend, police said.
The Ugandan Athletics Federation posted on X: “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei following a vicious attack by her boyfriend.
“May her gentle soul rest in peace and we strongly condemn violence against women.
“This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure.”
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