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She was so full of life, so determined. She believed this place would help her reach the heights she dreamed of. And now … she's gone."
On behalf of #TeamKenya we extend our deepest condolences to the Ugandan sports community, family, and friends of Rebecca Cheptegei. Rebecca’s talent, and perseverance as Uganda’s Women’s Marathon record holder and a Paris 2024 Olympian will always be remembered and celebrated,
the Kenyan Olympic team said in a statement Her untimely and tragic passing is a profound loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time as we honor her legacy and advocate for an end to gender-based violence. May her soul rest in peace,
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Kenyan authorities are investigating the circumstances under which she died and a more detailed report and program will be provided in due course,
Her legacy will continue to endure,
The couple were heard quarrelling outside their house. During the altercation, the boyfriend was seen pouring a liquid on the woman before burning her,
Kosiom told the Standard newspaper in Kenya He kicked me while I tried to run to the rescue of my mother,
Kenya's The Standard reported her as saying This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure,
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.”
The Uganda Athletics Federation eulogized Cheptegei on the social platform X, writing I immediately cried out for help, attracting a neighbour who tried to extinguish the flames with water, but it was not possible,
said the girl, who has not been named All her organs failed last night,
a medic at the facility told the AFP news agency May her gentle soul rest in peace and we strongly condemn violence against women,
This tragedy is a stark reminder that we must do more to combat gender-based violence in our society, which in recent years has reared its ugly head in elite sporting circles,
We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei ...following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,
Donald Rukare said in a post on social media Cheptegei has developed a bacterial infection of sepsis due to the severe injuries to the stomach and the lower part of the body,
There are efforts to make sure the athlete, who is admitted in Eldoret, is airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment,
he said in a local television interview, without giving further details At the scene, a five-litre yellow jerrican, a bag and a black marvin believed to be for Dickson and a burnt mobile phone believed to be for Rebecca were collected for forensic analysis,
Kosiom told reporters, per The Standard's report She is a high-profile patient and we are doing all we can to save her life.
Sharing that Cheptegei has sustained external and inhalation burns, he told The Star It is another case of a life cut short and a talent washed down the drain considering the achievements Damaris had made in her career."
Athletics Kenya responded with the following statement