Ciara Mageean: Tributes paid to 'inspirational' Olympic athlete following her death

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• Published1 November 2026, 14:10 GMT

Tributes have been paid to former European champion and two-time Olympic runner Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34.

Mageean, from Portaferry in County Down, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025.

She died on Sunday morning, surrounded by her loved ones, a statement posted on her social media accounts said.