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Irish athletics hero Ciara Mageean reveals shock cancer diagnosis at 33 in emotional statement but vows to ‘face fight’

IRISH athletics hero Ciara Mageean has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with cancer.

In a statement she revealed: “To everyone who’s been part of my journey so far, I have some difficult news to share: I’ve been diagnosed with cancer.

10 June 2024; Ciara Mageean of Ireland with her gold medal after winning the Women's 1500m final during day four of the 2024 European Athletics Championships at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Ciara Mageean has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with cancer
Ciara Mageean of Ireland celebrates her gold medal win at the 2024 European Athletics Championships.
She revealed the shock diagnosis in a social media post

“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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