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PARIS will pay tribute to Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after a brutal attack by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honour. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made the announcement on Friday, emphasising the city’s commitment to preserving Cheptegei’s memory and promoting equality. Cheptegei, a 33-year-old …

UGANDAN Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei tragically died on Thursday, just four days after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered burns to over 75 percent of her body during the horrific attack, according to …