Olympic Athlete Dies After Boyfriend Sets Her On Fire Over Land Ownership

Ugandan Olympic distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s life was brutally cut short by her own boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, who doused her in petrol and set her ablaze during a heated argument.

Cheptegei, 44th place finisher in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffered a agonizing death with burns to 80% of her body. The attack happened at their home in Trans Nzoia, Kenya, where Cheptegei had invested in land to be close to top athletic training centers.

The local chief’s report reveals the couple was arguing over the very land Cheptegei owned. The report states the couple was heard fighting over the land before the fire started. Ndiema’s sickening act was reportedly sparked by a dispute over ownership.

Ndiema’s now receiving treatment for his own burn injuries at the same hospital where Cheptegei tragically died. Cops are investigating, but the damage is done. Cheptegei’s parents are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Rest in peace, Rebecca. Your talent and life were senselessly taken away.