Olympian dies at 34 after cancer battle
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM · 1 min read
Two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean died Nov. 1 at age 34 following a battle with bowel cancer, her family announced.