Quick Info
| Profession | Middle-distance runner |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1992 |
| Age | 34 years (died on 01, Nov, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Portaferry, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Date of Death | 01/11/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ciara Mageean
01/11/2026
Irish Olympian and 2024 European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean died aged 34 after a battle with stage four bowel cancer, which she had been diagnosed with in May 2025. Her family announced that she died at 6:30am on Sunday surrounded by loved ones. Tributes followed from Athletics Ireland and others, remembering her courage and spirit.
01/10/2026
Mageean married her long-time partner Thomas Moran in October 2026, only weeks before her death. The couple, who first met as students at University College Dublin, held the wedding celebration at Darver Castle in County Louth.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish middle-distance runner who specialised in the 1500 metres and won the European Athletics Championships title in 2024. She competed at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics and died of cancer on 1 November 2026, months after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University College Dublin |
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| Qualification | Physiotherapy |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Thomas Moran |
| Wedding | Held in October 2026 at Darver Castle, County Louth |
| Health | Diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Thomas Moran |
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| Coach | Jerry Kiernan |
| Club | City of Lisburn AC |
| Management | Galvin Sports Management |
Family
| Spouse | Thomas Moran (m. October 2026) |
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Career
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
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| Event | 1500 metres | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Works as a qualified physiotherapist | |
| 2. Lifelong camogie enthusiast | |
| 3. First Irish individual European champion since Sonia O'Sullivan | |
| 4. Known for emotional, candid post-race interviews |
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