Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Ireland's European 1500 metres gold medallist Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34 after suffering from cancer.

Two-time Olympian Mageean, who won the European title in Rome in 2024, announced last year she had been diagnosed with cancer.

A statement on her Instagram account on Sunday read: "At 6:30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed."