After the attack, the head of Uganda’s Olympic Committee, Donald Rukare, decried Marangach’s “vicious attack” against Cheptegei, while the Paris Olympics organisers said the “despicable crime reminds ...

Rebecca Cheptegei, a marathon runner who competed for Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died days after she was set on fire, allegedly by an ex-boyfriend. Cheptegei, 33, was left fighting for ...

Uganda's athletics federation said in a post on X: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.

The body of murdered Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has begun its journey home to Uganda, accompanied by activists calling for an ...

Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest in peace." Although hailing from Uganda ...

"We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei... following a vicious attack by her boyfriend," Donald Rukare, president of Uganda Olympics Committee, said in a ...

A hearse carrying the body of the late marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei drives through Eldoret, western Kenya, on September 13, 2024. [AFP] Uganda on Saturday will lay to rest Olympian Rebecca ...

A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were ...

A lightning strike on a church on Uganda killed at least 14 people and injured 34 as they gathered for prayers over the ...

Nearly 1000 participants including elite runners are expected to compete in the 5km, 10km and 21km events. Some entries made ...