Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies: Athlete set on fire in alleged domestic abuse attack

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An Olympic athlete has died in Kenya - four days after her boyfriend allegedly doused her in petrol and set her on fire.
33-year-old Rebecca Cheptegei competed for Uganda at the Paris Olympics - finishing 44th in the marathon.
Her partner is being treated for burns in hospital.
Police are investigating the attack.

Usher Komugisha is a Ugandan sports commentator and former athlete.
She says authorities need to do more to protect women athletes.

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