# Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean remembered as a talented and inspirational person

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- BBC News, 2026-11-03 16:20 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw62ye1030njo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Hundreds attended Ciara Mageean’s funeral in Portaferry, County Down. The former European champion and two-time Olympic runner died on Sunday after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. Tributes recalled her sporting achievements and the joy and pride she brought to her hometown.

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