Ugandans react to death of runner Rebecca Cheptegei 6 September 2024 Leave a Comment on Ugandans react to death of runner Rebecca Cheptegei Posted in Blog Share: TwitterFacebookPinterestLinkedin The 33-year-old Olympian died on Thursday, days after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The 33-year-old Olympian died on Thursday, days after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.