Ex-Olympian Ciara Mageean's heartbreaking 11-word vow to partner before death
Before her tragic death at the age of 34, Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean defiantly declared "I'm not going to let this cancer get in the way" of her wedding. Weeks before she passed away, Mageean wed her long-term partner Thomas Moran. The celebrated runner died at the weekend aged 34, surrounded by her loved ones. Mageean was amongst Ireland's most accomplished middle-distance athletes, representing the Emerald Isle at two Olympic Games.
TL;DR
- Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean died at 34 after a battle with stage four bowel cancer.
- She married her long-term partner Thomas Moran weeks before her death.
- Mageean was a highly accomplished middle-distance athlete, representing Ireland at two Olympic Games.
- Her achievements include European gold and Commonwealth silver in the 1500m.
- She held Irish records in the 800m, 1000m, 1500m, and mile.
- Mageean expressed determination to marry despite her diagnosis.