Ciara Mageean Reveals Cancer Diagnosis at 33

Ciara Mageean, the reigning European 1500m champion and Irish record holder, has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer at age 33 and has already begun treatment. Mageean, who won gold at the 2024 European Athletics Championships and holds multiple Irish records, expressed her determination to face this challenge with the same resilience shown in her running career. She thanked her family and friends for their support and requested privacy as she focuses on recovery. The diagnosis follows a year of injuries, including an Achilles tendon issue that led to her withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite these setbacks, Mageean has maintained her goal of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The athletics community has shown strong support for the Portaferry native during this difficult period.