Rebecca Cheptegei | Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei tragically died after a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend, which her daughter witnessed firsthand. The young girl’s testimony, recounting the horrific moments of her mother’s final hours, has left social media users outraged and devastated.
The Uganda Athletics Federation confirmed on September 5, 2024, that Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei had passed away after a brutal domestic violence incident involving her ex-boyfriend. The athlete had been a national treasure, and her sudden death has devastated many.
