Swimmer Adam Ramsay-Peaty secured his second bronze medal while Archie Goodburn competed following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Key facts
- •Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished the 50m breaststroke in 26.94 seconds, 0.99 seconds slower than his world record.
- •Australia’s Sam Williamson won gold in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 26.50 seconds.
- •Archie Goodburn was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma, which accounts for approximately 3% of primary brain tumors.
- •Goodburn uses the drug Vorasidenib to manage his condition and delay the need for chemotherapy.
- •Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 40 in the UK.
Adam Ramsay-Peaty earned a bronze medal in the 50-metre breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games, marking his second bronze of the event. The 31-year-old swimmer, who previously held an eight-year undefeated streak, noted a shift in his personal priorities, emphasizing a focus on his life outside of athletics. Meanwhile, Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn received significant crowd support during the same race as he continues to compete while living with a terminal brain cancer diagnosis.
By the numbers
Ramsay-Peaty’s evolving perspective
Ramsay-Peaty finished the 50m breaststroke in 26.94 seconds, narrowly edging out South Africa’s Chris Smith by 0.01 seconds. While he expressed frustration regarding his recent performance and a loss of power per stroke compared to his training data, he described his two bronze medals as a success. He noted that he is now prioritizing his role as a father and human being over the singular focus on winning that defined his earlier career.
Archie Goodburn’s advocacy
Archie Goodburn, 25, competed in the 50m breaststroke two years after being diagnosed with oligodendroglioma, a rare form of brain cancer. Goodburn, who is currently using the treatment Vorasidenib to delay chemotherapy, has dedicated himself to raising awareness for brain cancer, which he identified as the leading cancer-related cause of death for individuals under 40 in the UK. He credited his ability to continue competing to support from his family, friends, and the University of Edinburgh.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport.
