Rebecca Cheptegei's tragic death after fleeing domestic violence highlights a growing crisis of gender-based violence in society, notably affecting female athletes in Kenya.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, emphasized during a news conference that "Paris will not forget her," stressing Cheptegei's beauty, strength, and freedom which may have incited her murderer.
Kenya’s sports cabinet secretary stated Cheptegei’s murder serves as "a stark reminder that we must do more to combat gender-based violence in our society," pointing to a need for heightened awareness and action.
Cheptegei’s story is not an isolated incident, as her death underscores a troubling pattern with at least three female long-distance runners falling victim to domestic violence in recent years.
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