Running star Ciaran Mageean was praised as a 'role model' after appearing on the Late Late Show on Friday night.
The Portaferry woman has catapulted herself back onto the world stage this summer after winning silver at the European Championships and Commonwealth Games before breaking four-minute barrier and Sonia O'Sullivan's long-standing 1500m national record.
Mageean's run of 3:56.63 in Brussels was enough to see her beat her great rival and friend Laura Muir and capture her first ever Diamond League title.
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And fittingly the 30-year-old was joined on the Late Late Show by legendary runner O'Sullivan to reflect on her stellar season.
Mageean received plenty of praise on social media for her appearance on the show, with people championing her as a brilliant role model for young women in sport.
One person said: "You’d run a long way to find a better role model for your daughters than Ciara Mageean."
Another said: "Ciara Mageean spoke so eloquently and with such grace tonight on the #LateLateShow really enjoyed the interview well done! Enjoy your free night in the Dublin hotel!"
One person commented: "Great interview with two amazing sportswomen. Sonia is one of the best athletes the country has ever produced. And Ciara isn’t far behind!"
Another wrote: "Well done to Ciara Mageean talking about success & her N Ireland identity- what an ambassador for sport, women, #peace - great to see Sonia too amazing role models!"
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