Tragic Deaths of Female Athletes Highlight Global Domestic Violence Crisis

The recent murders of gymnast Kara Welsh and marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei underscore the pervasive threat of intimate partner violence.

• Both athletes were killed by their partners within days of each other.
• Welsh was shot multiple times by her boyfriend, while Cheptegei was set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.
• The killings have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for action against gender-based violence.
• Statistics show that over 48,800 women were killed by intimate partners or family members in 2022.
• Advocacy groups emphasize the need for societal change and better protection for women globally.

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