Star athlete died a week after wedding celebration. She was 34 years old.

Irish athlete Ciara Mageean, a former European champion in the 1500 meters, has passed away at the age of 34 after battling colon cancer. She was diagnosed in May 2022 and publicly announced her treatment two years later. Mageean achieved significant milestones in her career, including a silver medal at the 2022 European Championships and a bronze in 2016. Despite her illness, she married her long-term partner shortly before her death, demonstrating her determination to live fully. Her passing marks a tragic loss for the athletics community.