Having had surgery in 2013, Mageean won the Irish 1500m title on her return in July 2014. She later claimed a European Indoor bronze medal in March 2019 before clocking two minutes 31.06 seconds to take 3.6 seconds off Sonia O'Sullivan's 27-year-old Irish 1,000m record at the 2020 Diamond League Monaco meet.
Ciara Mageean, who won a European title and twice represented Ireland at the Olympics, has died at the age of 34. Mageean, from Portaferry in Northern Ireland, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025.
A statement posted on her social media on Sunday said that at 6.30am that morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. The statement added that an inspiration to so many, Ciara will be remembered for her courage, kindness and incredible spirit. Following the first major title of her career, an ecstatic Mageean, who won admirers for her honest and emotional post-race interviews down the years, said words can't even come close to describing how she felt.
Earlier this year, Mageean said she was continuing to find the joy in everyday as she thanked people for their support following her diagnosis.
Former European champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.
A statement posted on her social media on Sunday said:"At 6.30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.
An ecstatic Mageean, who won admirers for her honest and emotional post-race interviews down the years, said"words can't even come close"to describing how she felt after sealing the first major title of her career.
Ireland’s European 1500 metres gold medallist Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.