Mageean broke the Irish 1500m record, before going on to break it again, and also set a new Irish 800m record.
In August, she finished just outside the medals, in fourth place, in what is regarded as one of the best-ever line-ups for a women’s 1500m final at the World Championships.
That race was won by defending champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon, who presented Mageean with the BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year trophy.
“I’m thrilled to receive this award, especially with the calibre of athletes that we have in Northern Ireland being just phenomenal,” Mageean said.
“I can’t thank everybody enough. This is just a reflection on the performances that I’ve had, but I wouldn’t be here without the support of everybody at home.
“I’m away a lot racing, but I love coming back home because it reminds me what I do it for.
“I want to thank everybody in our community for being behind me every step of the way because, honestly, if sheer will of support could get me a global medal, I know that everybody screaming at the TV would have gotten me that gold. I’m truly blessed to be from our wee part of the world.”
