Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34, according to a statement posted on her social media accounts on Sunday. The middle-distance runner passed away surrounded by her loved ones.
Tributes have poured in for the "inspirational" athlete who represented Ireland at the Olympic Games. Mageean, a prominent figure in Irish athletics, competed in the 1500 meters event.
The news was confirmed by the BBC on Monday, November 2, 2026. Further details about the cause of death have not been disclosed.
