Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean has passed away at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer. A decorated athlete, she was a European champion and represented Ireland at two Olympic Games.
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Mageean was a prominent figure in international athletics, and her untimely death has drawn significant attention from the global sports community.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mageean became a European champion in 2024
European champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.
Mageean, from Portaferry in Northern Ireland, revealed in July last year that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
A statement on her social media said: "At 6.30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.
"A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.
Mageean represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, but was forced to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Games because of an Achilles injury.
Earlier in 2024, Mageean clinched the first major title of her career when she took 1500m gold at the European Championships in Rome.
The County Down athlete also represented Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, winning 1500m silver at Birmingham 2022.
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