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Ciara Mageean, European 1500m champion, dies at 34

Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 after a battle with stage four bowel cancer. Her family announced her passing on Sunday, November 1, stating she died at 6:30 a.m. surrounded by loved ones.

Mageean was a prominent figure in international athletics, most notably winning the gold medal in the 1500m at the 2024 European Championships in Rome. Her career achievements included silver medals at the 2022 European Championships and the Commonwealth Games, as well as bronze at the 2016 European Championships. She represented Ireland at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Diagnosed with cancer in mid-2025, Mageean spoke openly about her illness and her journey in her memoir, “My Greatest Race”. Her death comes only weeks after she married her longtime partner, Thomas Moran, in a ceremony in Belfast. Athletics Ireland and the global sporting community have expressed deep condolences, praising her courage, spirit, and significant contributions to Irish athletics.

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Athletics Ireland · Belfast · Ciara Mageean · European Athletics · Thomas Moran · World Athletics

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The 9 at 9: Monday [www.thejournal.ie]