Ugandan Olympic athlete in hospital after being ‘set on fire by boyfriend’
- Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, fighting for her life in Kenya
- Couple were heard arguing before incident at her home
The Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after her boyfriend reportedly poured petrol over her and set her on fire.
Cheptegei, who finished 44th competing for Uganda in the women’s race at the Paris 2024 Games, is in critical condition after suffering burns to more than 75% of her body following the attack outside her home in Kenya.