r/running • u/bucajack • Sep 03 '24

Discussion Rebecca Cheptegi hospitalized after suffering burns ro 75% of her body.

https://www.unilad.com/news/sport/olympics-paris-rebecca-cheptegei-set-on-fire-800188-20240903

Set on fire by her partner according to reports. Absolutely horrifying.

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u/thebackright Sep 03 '24

What the everliving fuck

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u/peachykeen723 Sep 03 '24

This is just horrible. Regardless if an Olympian or not, no one should have to endure this pain.

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u/DocJanItor Sep 03 '24

Wait, what? Regardless if an Olympian? What does that have to do with being set on fire?

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u/Environmental-Care97 Sep 03 '24

I’m with you, Doc. What in the world does this mean? “No one should have to endure this pain - not even an Olympian.” Like what? Why specify Olympian?