Olympic athlete Ciara Mageean has died aged 34, her family has confirmed. The former European champion and two-time Olympian, who was from Portaferry in County Down, Ireland, passed away at 6.30am on Sunday following a battle with cancer.
Family confirms death
Her family announced the news in a social media statement, confirming she was surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments. They said: “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.”
Diagnosis and marriage
Mageean was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025 at the age of 33 and got married last month. This is a breaking news story, and more updates are expected to follow.
