Ugandan Olympic marathon athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, was hospitalized after her boyfriend allegedly used petrol to set her on fire.


  Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei finds herself in a heartbreaking situation as she remains hospitalized with extensive burns after a terrifying incident orchestrated by her former boyfriend in Kenya. This dreadful event unfolded at her residence in Trans Nzoia County, where her ex-partner, Dickson Ndiema, allegedly doused her with petrol and set her on fire following a heated altercation. The aftermath saw both Rebecca and Dickson suffering burns and undergoing treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

Reports suggest that the couple had been embroiled in disputes over land ownership prior to the tragic incident, shedding light on a turbulent relationship that ultimately culminated in this shocking act of violence. The distressing sequence of events has sent shockwaves through the athletic community, with the Ugandan Athletics Federation confirming the distressing attack on Rebecca through social media channels.

With this devastating incident occurring shortly after Rebecca's participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics and her recent triumph at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Thailand, it serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability individuals face in their personal lives despite their achievements on the professional front. The resilience and tenacity displayed by Rebecca Cheptegei throughout her athletic career now pales in comparison to the battles she must confront on the path to recovery from this tragic ordeal.