Ciara Mageean, European 1500m gold medallist with Ireland, dies aged 34

Mageean won 2024 European 1500m title in Rome Athlete described as ‘an inspiration to many’ Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won European gold and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34, her family have announced. The athlete, from Portaferry, Co Down, a f

Mageean won 2024 European 1500m title in Rome Athlete described as ‘an inspiration to many’ Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won European gold and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34, her family have announced. The athlete, from Portaferry, Co Down, a former European champion and twice Olympian, died at 6.30am on Sunday. In a post on social media, her family said she was surrounded by her loved ones.

They said: “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.” Continue reading...