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Mark Woods @markbritball
I spent a joyous hour chatting to Ciara a few months back and while she accepted her odds of beating cancer were long, it wasn’t going to be something which defined her life, past or future. There was a resolute focus on the positives of her remarkable adventure, no matter the …
Mark Woods @markbritball Nov 1
Heard only from Ciara last week with the loveliest of messages and so saddened to hear of her life taken too soon. An inspiration for all young Northern Irish athletes and a tremendous person.
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Heard only from Ciara last week with the loveliest of messages and so saddened to hear of her life taken too soon. An inspiration for all young Northern Irish athletes and a tremendous person.
AW Verified account @AthleticsWeekly Nov 1
Ciara Mageean 1992 - 2026 🕊️

We are devastated to report that Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.

Last summer Mageean, who represented Ireland at two Olympics and stood on the podium at multiple major championships, revealed that she had cancer.

Her biggest victory came at the 2024 European Athletics Championships, where she secured the gold medal for Ireland in the 1500m.

A statement on her social media said: "At 6.30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.

"A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."
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Mark Woods @markbritball
In this month’s AW, my exclusive interview with @BethDobbin on how ME and a heart issue turned her life 180 degrees and I chat to Dame Mary Peters about her Greatest Race.
AW Verified account @AthleticsWeekly Oct 31
Introducing our November magazine 🥁

Which athletes deserve greater recognition for the work in their careers ❓

In this issue we focus on the unsung heroes that have produced the goods but haven’t always received the plaudits 🌎

Everyone from the likes of Jim Thorpe and Kathy Cook to Lieke Klaver and Sam Kendricks 🏃🏃‍♀️

Pre-order your copy below (out on November 5) 👇

athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/CurrentIssue
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