Ciara Mageean dies at age 34 after battling cancer
Former European champion Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 following a diagnosis of stage four bowel cancer.
Cause of death confirmed
Mageean lost her battle with cancer early this morning surrounded by loved ones. Athletics Ireland stated she will be remembered for her courage and incredible spirit.
Athletic career highlights
She represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games before withdrawing from Paris in 2024 due to an Achilles injury. Mageean won gold on the 1500m at the European Championships in Rome earlier this year.
Personal life details
The athlete wed her partner Thomas Moran in a small ceremony in Belfast last October. She previously represented Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games where she won silver in Birmingham 2022.
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