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Ciara Mageean, a European 1,500m champion, passed away at 34. She married Thomas Moran on Oct. 13, celebrating with a party at Darver Castle on Oct. 25. British marathoner Phily Bowden attended the wedding before running in the NYC Marathon.
Bowden, a 2:25 marathoner, flew from Arizona to Ireland for the wedding. She believed the celebration helped her mentally prepare for the marathon. Bowden finished 17th in the NYC Marathon, running hours after learning of Mageean's death. Read more culture coverage.
Mageean's family described her as an inspiration. Tributes poured in for her and her husband, Thomas. Bowden shared her experience running for Mageean, honoring her memory. Related: Irish Runner Ciara Mageean Dies at 34 After Cancer Battle.
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British marathoner Phily Bowden attended Ciara Mageean's wedding before running in the NYC Marathon. Ciara Mageean, a European 1,500m champion, passed away at 34. She married Thomas Moran on Oct. 13, celebrating with a party at Darver Castle on Oct. 25. British marathoner Phily Bowden attended the wedding before running in the NYC Marathon.
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Runner World published this brief on November 2, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 2, 2026.
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