Two countries, Kenya and Uganda is a grief and sorrow following the death of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei who succumbed to burns allegly cost by his boyfriend.
Cheptegei, who returned in the country from the Olympic Games in Paris, France died yesterday at the Moi teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret after she was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit ICU) for four days.
According to the reports by the doctors, Cheptegei suffered 80% burns that forced her body organs failing to function.
She had been scheduled for airlift to Nairobi for specialized treatment early on Friday, but her condition deteriorated before the transfer could take place.
Cheptegei’s passing marks a tragic end for a woman who had worked tirelessly to bring pride to her country through her athletic achievements.
The marathon runner had been a beacon of hope for many, representing Uganda on the global stage, most notably at the Paris Olympic Games. Her shocking and untimely death has left many of her fans, family, and fellow athletes devastated.