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Ciara Mageean, the European champion in the 1500m, has passed away at the age of 34 after battling stage four bowel cancer. Her death was confirmed via a statement on her Instagram account, highlighting her as an inspiration to many. Mageean, from Portaferry, represented Ireland in the 2016 and 2021 Olympics and was set to compete in the 2024 Olympics before an Achilles tendon injury forced her to withdraw. She achieved significant accolades, including a gold medal at the 2024 European Championships and multiple medals at previous championships.