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Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won European gold and competed in two Olympic Games, has died at the age of 34. Her family announced her death, stating she was surrounded by loved ones. Mageean, from Portaferry in Northern Ireland, passed away on Sunday morning. In a social media post, her family described her as a beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend, and inspiration to many, who will be deeply missed. She represented Ireland at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games, and held numerous Irish records. Mageean became the first individual Irish European champion since Sonia O'Sullivan when she won gold at the 2024 championships in Rome. However, she was unable to compete in the 2024 Olympics due to an Achilles injury. The following year, she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer. She married her partner, Thomas Moran, in October, just weeks before her death.
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