Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies: Athlete set on fire in alleged domestic abuse attack

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An Olympic athlete has died in Kenya - four days after her boyfriend allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire.

33-year-old Rebecca Cheptegei competed for Uganda at the Paris Olympics - finishing 44th in the marathon.

Her partner is being treated for burns in hospital. Police are investigating the attack.

Usher Komugisha is a Ugandan sports commentator and former athlete. She says authorities need to do more to protect

women athletes.

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