Her father Joseph Cheptegei told Reuters that his daughter had approached police at least three times to file complaints against Marangach, most recently on Aug. 30, two days before the alleged attack by her former partner. She suffered burns to 80% of her body and succumbed to her injuries four days later.
Cheptegei's death sparked anger over the high level of gender-based violence in Uganda, revealing a deep-rooted issue that many women face in society.
Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya's sports minister, remarked at her funeral, "She embodied the admirable spirit of resilience, selflessness, generosity and hard work, which worked together to catapult her to international glory."
In her final moments, she told her father, "If I die, just bury me at home in Uganda," reflecting her strong connection to her roots.
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