Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, dies after being set on fire by partner
- Olympian sustained 80% burns during attack in Kenya
- Police say partner attacked her amid dispute over land
The Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital after sustaining 80% burns to her body following an attack by her partner on Sunday.
The 33-year-old Cheptegei had been receiving treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret city. A spokesperson, Owen Menach, confirmed her death on Thursday.