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СпутникиРНSpaceXРоскосмосNASAThe Scottish breaststroke record holder broke down in tears after his final and he delivered a powerful message about brain cancer just two years on from his diagnosis
00:05, 28 Jul 2026Updated 05:01, 28 Jul 2026
An emotional Archie Goodburn broke down after the Comonwealth Games final as he declared his biggest dream comes outside of the pool, where brain cancer isn’t the biggest killer of those under 40.
The Scottish swimmer fought back the tears after competing in the men's 50m breaststroke final on Monday.
Although he came joint last in the race, and competed against English legend Adam Ramsay-Peaty, Edinburgh born Goodburn stole the show.
Even before entering the pool, Goodburn was met with a roaring ovation, being labelled "inspirational" by his team mates.
Two years ago, the Scottish 50m breaststroke record holder found out the devastating news of his diagnosis after a training session.
He had been having some issues impacting his training including seizures and numbness on his left side.
He had been for some tests and missed a call whilst in the pool.
When he called back he was told he had brain cancer.
The 22-year-old was told that he may not make it to his 40s.
Following Monday's race, Goodburn broke down in to tears as he delivered an extremely powerful message.
He said: "Outside the pool I dream of a future where brain cancer isn’t the biggest killer of those under 40.
"Where the UK government establish a brain cancer lead to make that change.
"I'd much prefer that change is made and that dream is completed than any of my personal goals in the pool because what families and young people are going through out there is really beyond the comprehension of many people out there and certainly harder than anything I’ve had to do as a world class sportsman."
Goodburn has been having new treatments, which he fought to be able to receive, and they have slowed down the growth of his tumours.
The swimmer recently graduated from Edinburgh University with a first in chemical engineering.
After qualifying for the final he told BBC Sport Scotland that the past 24 hours has been "pretty indescribable".
Goodburn added: "Usually the words flow easily, but I'm finding myself quite speechless."
The Games became a focus for Goodburn during the tough times, but rather than just focus on himself he used the opportunity to talk passionately about guaranteeing brain cancer research is fully funded.