Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Ugandan long-distance runner, tragically passed away at 33 due to organ failure after suffering severe burns inflicted by an attacker.
Her hospitalization stemmed from a violent incident in which she was set on fire by a man she was in a relationship with, resulting in 80% burn injuries.
Doctors reported that despite efforts to save her, her kidneys failed, leading to her critical condition in the intensive care unit at the Moi Teaching Hospital.
The Kenyan authorities are actively investigating the incident surrounding her tragic death, which has drawn attention from sports officials and the public alike.
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