- Irish athlete and European 1500 metres gold medallist Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 following a battle with cancer.
- The two-time Olympian from Portaferry, Co Down, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
- Mageean, who won her European title in Rome in 2024, announced her cancer diagnosis last year.
- Athletics Ireland paid tribute to the runner, describing her as a much-loved and inspirational figure who touched many lives.
- Tánaiste Simon Harris called the news heartbreaking, praising her as a proud Irish athlete and extraordinary person.
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