Rebecca Cheptegie, who competed in the Paris Olympics marathon, has suffered burns covering 75% of her body after being attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend.
Police allege that Dickson Ndiema Marangach, Cheptegie's partner, assaulted her after breaking into her home, leading to severe injuries from the attack.
Cheptegie, currently in critical condition, is part of a distressing trend of domestic violence against female athletes in Kenya, highlighted by the case of Agnes Tirop.
Agnes Tirop, another prominent athlete, was murdered in 2021, prompting the establishment of 'Tirop's Angels' to help combat gender-based violence in Kenya.
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