Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, is in critical condition after her boyfriend reportedly set her on fire following a land dispute.
Cheptegei's partner bought petrol, poured it on her, and set her ablaze after an argument about the land where her home was built, police reported.
The Ugandan Athletics Federation confirmed the attack on social media, expressing regret for Cheptegei's severe injuries and hospitalization.
This incident underlines a troubling pattern of violence against female athletes in Kenya, with Cheptegei being the latest victim.
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