Robert Pitcairn

Robert Pitcairn (26 June 1938 – 4 March 2022) was a Canadian athlete who competed in full bore shooting events. Raised in Summerside, PEI, he later settled in Chilliwack, BC. He was the oldest competitor to ever make their debut at a Commonwealth Games event. Pitcairn competed at the age of 79 years and 9 months on 9 April 2018.

Career Pitcairn was introduced to shooting as an Air Force cadet in 1960 but could not dedicate the time to compete properly until his retirement in 1998. He won several provincial, national and international awards as a fullbore rifle shooter.