After the attack, the head of Uganda’s Olympic Committee, Donald Rukare, decried Marangach’s “vicious attack” against Cheptegei, while the Paris Olympics organisers said the “despicable crime reminds ...

Uganda's athletics federation said in a post on X: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.

Rebecca Cheptegei, a marathon runner who competed for Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died days after she was set on fire, allegedly by an ex-boyfriend. Cheptegei, 33, was left fighting for ...

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, early this morning who tragically fell ...

Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest in peace." Although hailing from Uganda ...

Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set ablaze by her former boyfriend and later died has been buried in her father's homestead in eastern Uganda. As she was also a member of Uganda ...

A hearse carrying the body of the late marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei drives through Eldoret, western Kenya, on September 13, 2024. [AFP] Uganda on Saturday will lay to rest Olympian Rebecca ...

"We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei... following a vicious attack by her boyfriend," Donald Rukare, president of Uganda Olympics Committee, said in a ...

A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were ...

A lightning strike on a church on Uganda killed at least 14 people and injured 34 as they gathered for prayers over the ...

Nearly 1000 participants including elite runners are expected to compete in the 5km, 10km and 21km events. Some entries made ...