Ciara Mageean, European 1500m gold medallist with Ireland, dies aged 34

Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, who won the European 1500m gold medal at the 2024 championships in Rome and competed at two Olympic Games, has died aged 34. She passed away at 6:30am on Sunday, surrounded by her family, according to a statement shared on social media. Her family described her as 'a beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many.'