A sad report from Uganda confirms that athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is currently receiving treatment from the hospital after her ex-boyfriend allegedly set her on fire.
As reported, the 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at the recent Paris Olympics, suffered extensive burns after the tragic incident.
Reportedly, she was attacked at her home in western Kenya, where she had been training.
Meanwhile, Ms Cheptegei is said to have been rescued by neighbours after the incident that happened on Sunday at her home in the small town of Endebess.
She was returning from church with her two children when she was targeted.The alleged attacker also sustained serious burns, local police chief Jeremiah ole Kosiom told journalists.
