Ciara Mageean, European 1500m gold medallist with Ireland, dies aged 34

Mageean won 2024 European 1500m title in Rome Athlete described as ‘an inspiration to many’ Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won European gold and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34, her family have announced. The athlete, from Portaferry, Northern Ireland, died at 6. 30am on Sunday. In a post on social media, her family said she was surrounded by her loved ones. They said: “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.”