Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.
Ciara Mageean, a two-time Olympian and British record holder in the 1500m, has died at the age of 34 after a battle with stage four bowel cancer. She was found dead in her home surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement posted on her social media. Mageean was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, and an inspiration to many.
She won gold in the 1500m at the 2024 European Athletics Championships and represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. Mageean was also a two-time gold medallist at the European Athletics Championships and a silver medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Her former school, Assumption Grammar in Ballynahinch, described her as a cherished past pupil whose kindness, strength, faith, and determination were an inspiration to all.
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill called Mageean a champion in every sense of the word and a role model for all athletes. Mageean's death has left a void in the world of sports, with tributes pouring in from her fellow athletes, politicians, and sports associations.
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