Breaking: Ciara Mageean ruled out of Paris Olympics due to 'chronic achilles issues.' European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean won't take part in the Paris Olympics due to 'chronic achilles issues.' "Team Ireland's Ciara Mageean has withdrawn from tomorrow's 1500m heats due to injury." "In her final weeks of preparation for these Paris Olympic games, Ciara has been dealing with painful chronic achilles issues." A 'heartbroken' Mageean said she 'gave it everything to make it possible to be on the start line,' but it wasn't to be.

Source: Irish Independent August 05, 2024 12:40 UTC