Olympic runner Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, who won European gold in 2024, has died of bowel cancer.
Ciara Mageean, the Irish distance runner, died at age 34 at 6:30am. Ciara represented Ireland at two Olympic Games and was the 2024 European Athletics Championships gold medallist in the 1,500 metres.
Mageean was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year. Ciara died surrounded by family and loved ones at 6:30am.
Her death was announced on social media by those close to her.
- 34
- Age at death
- Bowel cancer
- Cause of death
- 6:30am
- Time of death
Why it mattersA talented athlete known worldwide for her performances on the Olympic and European stage has died young from cancer.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the story is trending widely in Australia as a reminder of how quickly serious illness can strike active, accomplished people.
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