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European Athletics Champion announced she has been diagnosed with cancer

Європейська чемпіонка з легкої атлетики повідомила про свою боротьбу з хворобою. Photo: glavcom.ua

Ireland's runner, European champion in the 1500 meters Kira Makian, announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer. According to the athlete, quoted by Glavkom, she has already begun treatment and is grateful to her family for their support: 'I kindly ask everyone to respect my privacy and that of my loved ones, we are going through this together.'


«I want to share some difficult news: I have been diagnosed with cancer. I have already started treatment, and I am incredibly grateful to my family and friends for their love and support. Right now, I am focused on my treatment. I kindly ask everyone to respect my privacy and that of my loved ones, we are going through this together», – the girl wrote.

Kira Makian is a holder of gold (2024), silver (2022), and bronze (2016) in the European Championships in the 1500 meters. In addition, she participated in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.



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