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August 23, 2026
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Beyond the finish line: From survival to strength

Beyond the finish line: From survival to strength

Other women in sports have and continue to face physical sexual and emotional abuse, as well as financial control...

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The article highlights the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) within the Kenyan sports community, extending beyond tragic incidents to ongoing abuse faced by female athletes.

  • Four female athletes tragically lost their lives to intimate partners.
  • Athletes like Agnes Tirop, Rebecca Cheptegei, Edith Muthoni, and Damaris Muthee are named as victims.
  • Beyond fatal outcomes, many women in sports continue to endure physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, along with financial control.

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