Trans Nzoia County Police Commander Jeremiah ole Kosiom reported that during a disagreement, Cheptegei's boyfriend set her ablaze, resulting in both sustaining severe burns.
Cheptegei's parents explained that their daughter purchased land in Trans Nzoia County to be close to various athletic training centres critical for her running career.
The local chief's report indicated that the couple was engaged in a heated argument regarding the ownership of the land just before the tragic incident took place.
Recent incidents in athletics, such as the death of steeplechaser Benjamin Kiplagat in 2023 and Damaris Muthee in 2022, highlight ongoing issues of violence against athletes.
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