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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's Ex Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fire Attack

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The ex-boyfriend of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died from the injuries he sustained after allegedly killing the runner in a fiery attack, according to local reports.

Dickson Ndiemasuccumbed to the ailments at a local hospital, authorities said.At the time, it was reported he suffered severe burns in the domestic violence incident that claimed Cheptegei's life.

Dickson Ndiema
Dickson Ndiema

"At the ICU he developed respiratory failure as a result of the severe airway burns and sepsis that led to his eventual death on Monday at 6:30 PM despite life-saving measures," Kenya's Mo Teaching and Referral Hospital CEO Dr.