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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Set on Fire by Boyfriend After Paris Games
Rebecca Cheptegei was set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, just weeks after competing in the 2024 Paris Games, where she represented Uganda in the women’s marathon.
Image Credit: AFP via Getty ImagesUgandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei faced a tragic turn of events weeks after the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema. The Associated Press reported that a disagreement occurred between her and Dickson on Sunday, September 1, leading him to purchase a jar of petrol, pour it on her, and set her on fire. During the altercation, the boyfriend was seen pouring a liquid on the woman before setting her on fire.” The dispute reportedly took place on a piece of land Cheptegei had recently purchased to be closer to athletic training centers.
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