Explained: Ciara Mageean, former European 1,500 champion, dies at age 34

Ciara Mageean died at age 34

European championships

A continental track and field competition where Mageean won gold (2024) and silver (2022) in the 1,500 meters

World Athletics

The international governing body for track and field, which issued a statement on Mageean's death

1,500 meters

A middle-distance running event in track and field