Robert Eastham

Robert Eastham (born 1 February 1989 in Balclutha) is a New Zealand sport shooter.[1] Eastham represented New Zealand at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed in the men's 50 m rifle prone. He finished only in fourteenth place by one point behind Russia's Artem Khadjibekov from the fifth attempt, for a total score of 594 targets.[2][3]

Robert Eastham
Personal information
NationalityNew Zealand
Born (1989-02-01) 1 February 1989
Balclutha, New Zealand
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
SportShooting
Event(s)50 m rifle prone (FR60PR)

Eastham studied earth science at Massey University before joining the New Zealand Police. He graduated police college in December 2013.[4]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Robert Eastham". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. "Men's 50 m Rifle Prone Qualification". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  3. "Olympics: Eastham misses surprise shot at glory". Otago Daily Times. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  4. Rob Eastham joins Police stuff.co.nz, 20 December 2013


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