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Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died in a Kenyan hospital after her boyfriend set her on fire on Sunday in an attack that burned over 80% of her body.
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Olympic Runner Cheptegei Passes Away
- Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei died after sustaining burns to 80% of her body in an attack by her partner.
- Cheptegei, who had recently competed in the Paris Olympics, was 33 and succumbed to organ failure in the hospital.
- Her father is seeking justice and criticized security measures since the assailant remains at large.
- The Uganda Athletics Federation and the Ugandan Sports Minister emphasize the urgent need to combat gender-based violence.
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Quick Glance: Ugandan Athlete Suffered Severe Burns from Attack
- Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete, was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend on September 1, 2024, resulting in severe burns.
- Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the 2024 Olympics, was assaulted in her home located in Trans Nzoia County.
- Her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, also sustained injuries and both are currently receiving treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
- Reports indicate that the couple had been arguing over land issues prior to the violent incident.
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Uganda Olympic runner's horrific killing is the latest in violence against female athletes in Kenya
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Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, dies after being set on fire by partner
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Paris pays short tribute to fallen Uganda marathoner Cheptegei: She is the third prominent sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021.
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Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
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Ugandan marathoner Cheptegei was 'not at peace' over relationship, fellow athletes reveal
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Ugandan marathoner Cheptegei died from full organ failure - doctor: She had 80% burns and had been incubated and fully sedated due to the extent of burns after ...
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Paris pays short tribute to fallen Uganda marathoner Cheptegei: She is the third prominent sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021.
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Quick Glance: Team USA's Paralympic Challenges and Future Prospects
- Team USA has significantly lagged in the Paralympic medal table compared to the Olympics, averaging fourth place since 2000.
- Historically dominant from 1976 to 1996, the American Paralympic team now faces tough competition, particularly from China.
- Limited media coverage of the Paralympics in the US leads to reduced visibility and a lack of role models for aspiring athletes.
- The upcoming 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles presents an opportunity to enhance awareness and acceptance of para-sports in the US.
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Rebecca Cheptegei's ex-boyfriend dies in hospital after burning Olympic runner alive following burns...
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Quick Glance: Gulf Markets Rise on US Rate Cut Expectations
- Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Monday, driven by investor optimism regarding a potential rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September.
- The Fed is expected to initiate a rate-cutting cycle during its monetary policy meeting on September 17-18, with a 67% chance of a 25 basis-point cut.
- Dubai's main index increased by 0.7%, and Abu Dhabi's index rose by 0.3%, while Qatar's benchmark advanced by 1.1%.
- However, Saudi Arabia's main index eased by 0.2%, impacted by a decline in Al Taiseer Group.
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The final day of the Paris Paralympic Games saw marathoner Misato Michishita win bronze in the women’s T12 event, marking her third consecutive medal.Marathoner Misato Michishita Wins Bronze in Final Day of Games; 3rd Consecutive Paralympic Medal Overall - The Japan News
Reuters Daily Briefing: September 5, 2024
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Olympic athlete burned to death by boyfriend follows other acts of violence against female athletes in Kenya
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Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after fire attack: Her partner is alleged to have lit the fire.
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Rebecca Cheptegei (33†): Father of the deceased Olympic participant accuses the police
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