Breaking news: Olympian dies in gasoline attack

A Ugandan runner, 33, was set on fire by a man with whom she was in a relationship.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 5, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Associated Press Rebecca Cheptegei, Olympic Runner From Uganda, Dies After Gasoline Attack Cheptegei, who was set on fire in Kenya by a man with whom she was in a relationship, competed in the women's marathon at the Paris Olympics this summer. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018