'Medal dream didn't come true but my other dream is fighting brain cancer'

BBC Scotland Monday 27 July 2026, 21:11 UTC 1 min read

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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.

Archie Goodburn's (PERSON) Commonwealth Games (ORG)

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