Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, 25, competed in the 50-metre breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow despite being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer two years ago. Goodburn received a significant reception from the crowd during the race.
Doctors have diagnosed Goodburn with oligodendrogliomas, a type of brain tumour that accounts for approximately 3% of all primary brain tumours. This diagnosis suggests he may have up to a decade to live.
Goodburn has made it his mission to raise awareness about the condition. He began using Vorasidenib last year, a new treatment designed to slow the spread of cancer, which has delayed the need for chemotherapy.
He stated that brain cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers for people under 40 in the UK, and he advocates for future patients and those with brain cancer under 40.