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Ugandan Olympian dies from severe burns inflicted by partner in land dispute

In Eldoret city, Kenya, Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has sadly passed away in a Kenyan hospital. Cheptegei endured severe burns covering 80% of her body following an assault by her partner. The heartbreaking news of her death was verified by hospital representative Owen Menach on Thursday. The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret had been providing care for Cheptegei prior to her passing.

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