Paris intends to name a sports venue in honor of Rebecca Cheptegei, the Olympian who authorities allege was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya after returning from this summer’s Games, its city government said Friday.

Paris to name sports venue in honor of slain Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

The Ugandan marathoner was set on fire in Kenya by her ex-partner, police allege. “Paris will not forget her,” its mayor said, according to the AFP.

My god. I don’t have any other words.

Naming a building changes nothing. Countries need to step up funding in Rebecca Cheptegei’s name for more resources/shelters/stricter laws for victims of DV.

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Paris has real heart. Never forget. 💜

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