From the archives: Paul Kimmage meets Ciara Mageean
The following piece was published back in July 2017 when Paul Kimmage sat down for a revealing chat with Ciara Mageean – the new 1500m European champion
Ireland's Ciara Mageean celebrates winning the women's 1500m final during day three of the 2024 European Athletics Championships at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
For as long as she has been running, Ciara Mageean has raced with a taste of blood in her mouth, and the sound of a voice in her head. The blood told her she was trying as hard as she could try. The voice told her not to stop.
"Now Ciara!"
