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9th August, 2026
Rebecca Cheptegei, Agnes Tirop, Damaris Muthee and Edith Muthoni were accomplished athletes whose lives ended in tragedies linked to gender-based violence. But their stories are about more than how they died. This documentary highlights the hidden GBV crisis facing female athletes in Africa, examining the warning signs, financial vulnerabilities, reporting gaps and institutional challenges that can leave women exposed to abuse. By Agutu Rosa