Archie Goodburn: Cancer Survivor Wins Gold in 100m Breaststroke
- Archie Goodburn,24,of the University of Edinburgh,claimed victory in the 100m breaststroke at the Scottish Swimming Championships.
- Goodburn entered the race as a favorite, having previously placed second in the 50m at the british Championships in April.
- In other news, Faye Rogers, representing Aberdeen University, achieved a new S10 200m butterfly world record.
Archie Goodburn, a University of Edinburgh swimmer, stunned audiences by winning gold in the 100m breaststroke at the Scottish Swimming championships, just one year after his brain cancer diagnosis. He clocked an notable 1:02.42, showcasing incredible resilience and determination. Goodburn’s victory, a testament to the human spirit, highlights his journey back to competitive swimming. Faye Rogers also made headlines, setting a new world record in the S10 200m butterfly. Read more about Goodburn’s triumph and Rogers’ record-breaking performance, brought to you by News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for these athletes and their relentless pursuit of excellence.
Archie Goodburn Wins Gold After Cancer Diagnosis
Updated June 28,2025
Archie Goodburn,24,of the University of Edinburgh,claimed victory in the 100m breaststroke at the Scottish Swimming Championships. His win comes a year after he received a brain cancer diagnosis. Goodburn finished with a time of 1 minute, 2.42 seconds at Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool, besting Rafe dobson of Stirling University.
Goodburn entered the race as a favorite, having previously placed second in the 50m at the british Championships in April. he continues to train for the World University Games this summer and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year. He also aims to defend his Scottish 50m breaststroke title this weekend.
In other news, Faye Rogers, representing Aberdeen University, achieved a new S10 200m butterfly world record. She clocked in at 2:18.24, taking bronze in the able-bodied final. This lowers her previous record by more than half a second. The Scottish Swimming Championships showcased both Goodburn’s resilience and Rogers’ record-breaking performance.
What’s next
Goodburn will focus on upcoming competitions, including the World University Games and the Commonwealth Games, while also working to retain his Scottish 50m breaststroke title. Rogers will likely continue to compete and aim for further record improvements.