Olympic Marathon Runner Allegedly Set on Fire by Boyfriend in Gasoline Attack Weeks After Competing at Paris 2024

Distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, suffered 75 percent burns on her body after her boyfriend allegedly doused her in gasoline and set her on fire at her home in Trans Nzoia County in western Kenya on Sunday, Sept. 1, police said, per theAssociated Press,BBC NewsandESPN. Trans Nzoia County Police Commander, Jeremiah ole Kosiom said Monday, per the outlets, that the attack happened during a dispute between Cheptegei and her boyfriend Dickson Ndiema.

Olympic Marathon Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set on Fire in Gasoline Attack by Boyfriend

On Thursday, Sept. 5, it was reported Cheptegei had died from her injuries, per local outlets theDaily Nation,The StandardandThe Star. Per theNation, Dr. Owen Menach, who is the Director of Clinical Services and Surgery at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, confirmed the sad news, announcing the athlete died at around 5 a.m. local time from “full organ failure.” Family member, Dr. Tony Sabila, also confirmed toNation Sportthat Cheptegei had died.

Olympic Race Walkers: How Fast Do They Go?

Race walking at the Olympics.Photo:Image Photo Agency/Getty Image Photo Agency/Getty But how exactly does race walking work at the Olympics and why is it considered an Olympic sport?TheInternational Olympic Committee (IOC)described race walking as a sport that “prioritizes precision and discipline,” unlike other track and field events that focus on speed. Race Walk in Paris, France.Michael Steele/Getty Michael Steele/Getty The IOC explained that “25 teams will participate in the race, each made up of one male and one female athlete” who will complete a marathon-length race in “four stages” and alternate during the race.

Olympic Runner Alice Finot Proposes to Boyfriend After Breaking Record in Steeplechase Final

From Left: Bruno Martínez Bargiela and Alice Finot on Aug. 6, 2024.Photo:Hannah Peters/Getty Hannah Peters/Getty Alice Finot is leaving theParis Summer Olympicswith both a new record and a fiancé! During the women’s 3000m steeplechase final, four women broke nine minutes for the first time ever, according toThe Athletic. With a time of 8:58.67, Finot came in fourth behind medalists Winfred Yavi of Bahrain, Peruth Chemutai of Uganda and Faith Cherotich of Kenya.

Olympic Skateboarder, 14, Whose Parents Promised Her a Pet Duck If She Won, Earns Gold Medal

Arisa Trew and duck.Photo:A. Perez Meca/Europa Press via Getty; Getty A. Perez Meca/Europa Press via Getty; Getty Skateboarder Arisa Trew made history on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the2024 Paris Olympicsas the youngest Australian to win a medal, and she will have something special waiting for her at home: a pet duck. During apress conferenceafter her victory, the 14-year-old said her parents promised her she could get a pet duck if she won a gold medal.