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Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set on Fire.

Authors :
De Avila, Joseph
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 9/6/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article reports that Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan long-distance runner who competed in the Paris Olympics, has died from severe burns inflicted by her boyfriend. Topics discussed include the circumstances of her death, concerns about violence against female athletes in Kenya, and the call for societal change to address gender-based violence.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
179466880