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Champion swimmer with rare brain cancer urges UK to do more to help people with condition

16 June 2026 at 08:00

Breakthrough treatment enabled Archie Goodburn, 24, to keep competing but he says one new drug in 20 years is not enough

Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old champion swimmer who has a rare, inoperable form of brain cancer, is calling for the government to do more to help people with the condition.

β€œI grew up representing my country, and
I want to see my country supporting me back,” he said.

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Β© Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian

Β© Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian

Β© Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian

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