'Medal dream didn't come true but my other dream is fighting brain cancer'
Little over two years ago, Archie Goodburn's world fell apart when he was diagnosed with brain cancer - he has just competed in a Commonwealth Games final.
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"That dream didn't come true, but one of my other dreams is that we see a future where brain cancer isn't the biggest killer of patients under 40."
— Archie Goodburn , Athlete
"It's pretty indescribable."
— Archie Goodburn , Athlete
Key People
Archie Goodburn is a Scottish swimmer and brain cancer advocate who has competed in the Commonwealth Games.
Ciara Schlosshan is a Scottish swimmer who competed in the 100m butterfly.
Duncan Scott is a Scottish swimmer and the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history for Scotland.
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Little over two years ago, Archie Goodburn's world fell apart when he was diagnosed with brain cancer - he has just competed in a Commonwealth Games final.
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