The Co Down woman looked to be boxed in for most of the race but found a gap ahead of the final straight and went for it on famous night in Rome
Ciara Mageean has set her sights on further glory at the Olympics after racing to European 1500m gold in Rome last night. Co Down woman Mageean came home in 4.04.66 to make it a career full house of bronze, silver and gold medals for her at the championships.
"I was super nervous but I had a plan and a mission - to hear Amhran na bhFiann on top of the podium. I wanted to do this for Ireland. I love everyone at home to bits. We did it!''Read more: Rhys McClenaghan successfully defends European gymnastics crown in Italy "I knew I had it in my legs. I was feeling good, it often opens up and I was telling myself not to panic,'' she said. "I was boxing in and had nowhere to go but I didn't grow up playing camogie to get boxed in.
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