European Champion Ciara Mageean diagnosed with cancer
European Champion Ciara Mageean has been diagnosed with cancer.
The athlete, who took the 1,500m European title in Rome in 2024, announced her diagnosis on social media on Friday evening and said she has already started treatment.
She wrote on Instagram: "To everyone who's been part of my journey so far, I have some difficult news to share: I've been diagnosed with cancer.
"It's been a lot to take in, but I've already started treatment and I'm incredibly grateful to be surrounded by the love and support of my family and close friends.
"Right now, my focus is on healing and taking things one day at a time. I kindly ask that you respect my privacy and that of my loved ones as we move through this together. Your understanding means more than I can say.
"Thank you for the love and strength. I'm ready to face this with the same fight I've always brought to the track."
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