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The finish line: Elite athletes running into domestic abuse in Kenya

The finish line: Elite athletes running into domestic abuse in Kenya

Domestic violence against female athletes has been simmering but the growing cases – including deaths - has now brought it to light.

Tributes paid to slain Uganda Olympian Cheptegei ahead of funeral

Tributes paid to slain Uganda Olympian Cheptegei ahead of funeral

Rebecca Cheptegei is scheduled to be formally laid to rest at around 3:00 pm local time.

Date set for burial of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei

Date set for burial of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei

Slain Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei will be buried on September 14, funeral organisers said on Sunday.

Paris to name sports venue after slain Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

Paris to name sports venue after slain Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

The marathon runner died from her injuries after being attacked in front of her children by her Kenyan partner.

Cheptegei death: A bright career cut short

Cheptegei death: A bright career cut short

World Athletics describes Rebecca Cheptegei's death as a ''stark reminder'' of the dangers of domestic violence.

Athlete Cheptegei's burn injuries 'caused organ failure'

Athlete Cheptegei's burn injuries 'caused organ failure'

A medical doctor in Kenya who attended to Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has revealed that multiple organ failure occasioned by her burn injuries caused her death.

Cheptegei: Ugandan olympian critically injured in petrol attack

Cheptegei: Ugandan olympian critically injured in petrol attack

Local media said the athlete had sustained burns over 75 percent of her body, and that her parents were travelling from Uganda to visit her.