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Archie Goodburn
Athlete
Archie Goodburn is a Scottish swimmer and brain cancer advocate who has competed in the Commonwealth Games.
Notable Quotes
"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."View Story →
"It's pretty indescribable."View Story →
"give us a chance to fight for our lives"View Story →
"It's a step in the right direction but it's not going to make the changes that we need."View Story →
Related Stories
Burnham invites swimmer Goodburn to meeting after cancer funding plea
Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.
August 4, 2026'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.
July 27, 2026