A two-time Olympian who recently married her partner has died after a battle with Stage 4 bowel cancer at the age of 34.

Ciara Mageean, who competed in the 2016 and 2020 Games for Ireland, has died, according to an announcement on her social media account from her family.

“At 6:30 a.m. this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed,” Mageean’s family wrote on her Instagram account .

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam,” the family added, a traditional Irish message meaning “‘May her soul be at the right hand of God.'”

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