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Ciara Mageean: the European 1500m champion who inspired a sport

The sporting world is mourning the loss of Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who has passed away at 34 following a battle with stage four bowel cancer. A standout talent from Portaferry, Mageean reached the pinnacle of her sport by securing gold in the 1500m at the 2024 European Championships in Rome.

Her career was defined by resilience, overcoming significant injuries and early setbacks to set six national records and claim multiple major championship medals. She leaves behind a legacy of emotional honesty and athletic excellence, having recently married Thomas Moran in Belfast before her death this past Sunday.

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