Mageean passed away at 6:30 a.m. after being diagnosed with cancer in July of last year. Earlier in 2024, the County Down native reached the pinnacle of her athletic career by capturing the 1500m gold medal at the European Championships in Rome. She previously represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, though an Achilles injury ruled her out of the 2024 Paris Games. Before concentrating exclusively on track, she also played camogie for Portaferry GAC.
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Mageean established an enduring athletic legacy by competing at two Olympic Games and sec…: Mageean established an enduring athletic legacy by competing at two Olympic Games and securing an Irish record in the 1,000m event.
Her international podium successes spanned more than a decade, beginning with silver meda…: Her international podium successes spanned more than a decade, beginning with silver medals at the 2010 World Junior and 2011 European Junior Championships.
Although an Achilles injury prevented her from running at the 2024 Paris Games, she remai…: Although an Achilles injury prevented her from running at the 2024 Paris Games, she remained one of Ireland's premier middle-distance runners.
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Olympic runner Mageean dies aged 34
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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.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."
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.
A talented athlete from a young age, Mageean played camogie for Portaferry GAC, but her dream of representing Ireland at the Olympics led her to pursue a career in athletics.
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