Ciara Mageean, European 1,500m champion, dies aged 34

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Irish runner Ciara Mageean, who won gold in the 1,500 metres at the 2024 European championships, has died of cancer aged 34.

Ciara Mageean, the Irish middle-distance runner and 2024 European 1,500 metres champion, has died of cancer aged 34. According to a statement posted on her Instagram page, she died on Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m. surrounded by her loved ones.

Mageean won gold in the 1,500 metres at the 2024 European championships in Rome. She also claimed silver in the same distance at the 2022 European championships in Munich and placed fourth at the 2023 world championships. She represented Ireland at two Olympic Games.

Athletics Ireland released a statement saying Mageean was 'a much-loved and inspirational figure who touched the lives of so many' and that 'her courage, warmth and spirit will leave a lasting legacy'. World Athletics said it was 'deeply saddened' by the news and called her 'an inspiration to many, on and off the track'. Australian runner Jessica Hull paid tribute to her on Instagram, describing her as 'the most beautiful person in every way imaginable'.

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• Ciara Mageean, former European 1,500 champion, dies at age 34Ciara Mageean, who won gold in the 1,500 meters at the 2024 European championships, has died.Clickorlando · 1 Nov, 16:28
• Ciara Mageean, former European 1,500 champion, dies at age 34Ciara Mageean, who won gold in the 1,500 meters at the 2024 European championships, has died.News4Jax · 1 Nov, 16:28

In this story: Ciara Mageean · Ireland · Athletics Ireland · World Athletics · Rome · Munich · Jessica Hull

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