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Young, A. (2026, November 1). Ciara Mageean: European champion and two-time Olympian dies, aged 34. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/athletics/ciara-mageean-dead-cancer-34-b1303139.html
Young, Alex. “Ciara Mageean: European champion and two-time Olympian dies, aged 34.” Evening Standard, 1 Nov. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/athletics/ciara-mageean-dead-cancer-34-b1303139.html.
Young, Alex. “Ciara Mageean: European champion and two-time Olympian dies, aged 34.” Evening Standard, November 1, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/athletics/ciara-mageean-dead-cancer-34-b1303139.html.
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Ciara Mageean, a two-time Olympian and European champion middle-distance runner from Northern Ireland, died at the age of 34 on November 1, 2026, after battling stage four bowel cancer. Her passing was announced by her family via social media, stating she was surrounded by loved ones when she died. Mageean had been diagnosed with cancer in May 2025 and competed despite her illness until an Achilles injury forced her to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Known for her exceptional achievements, including European gold in 2024 and numerous Irish records, Mageean was a beloved figure who inspired many. She had recently married her long-term partner just weeks before her death.
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