Irish European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean died on Sunday morning, a statement on her social media said. She was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025 and won European 1500m gold in Rome in 2024.
Ciara Mageean, a former European champion who ran for Ireland at two Olympics, has died aged 34, the BBC reported. A statement on her social media said she died at 6.30am on Sunday, surrounded by her loved ones. It described her as "a beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many". Mageean came from Portaferry in Northern Ireland. She was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025. In October, she married her long-term partner Thomas Moran in a small civil ceremony in Belfast, according to the BBC. Athletics Ireland said it was "heartbroken". The federation said she would be remembered for her courage, kindness and spirit. It sent its sympathies to her family and friends. Her biggest win came at the 2024 European Championships in Rome. In the 1500m final, she was boxed in behind Britain's Georgia Bell and Jemma Reekie. She found a gap and won in 4:04.66. It was the first major title of…
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