Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after being set ablaze by her boyfriend over the weekend.
Just weeks after competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Kenyan runner, who placed 44th in the marathon, is once again making headlines — but for a horrifying reason this time.
According to multiple outlets, the athlete got into a fight with her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, on Sunday. Ndiema allegedly responded by purchasing a jerrican of gasoline, sneaking into Rebecca’s home, dousing her with the gas, and lighting her on fire.
Trans-Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom told The Standard on Monday: WTF. Jeremiah continued: That is just so horrifying… Related: NHL Star & Brother Killed On Bicycles By Suspected Drunk Driver — The Night Before Sister’s Wedding! The BBC reported that Rebecca was thankfully saved by neighbors before being rushed with Dickson to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
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