Athlete Profile: Robert McPherson
Date of birth: 22nd November 1968
Home town: Motherwell, resides Bellshill
Occupation: Athlete
Sport: Wheelchair Curling
Club: South Lanarkshire Curling Club
Coach: Sheila Swan
How and when did you become involved with your sport?
Introduced to the sport by Jim Sellar at the age of 39.
Sporting Highlights
- World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2017 – Bronze
- Paralympic Games 2014 – Bronze
- Scottish Wheelchair Curling Championships 2013 – Champions
Role model
Tom Killin – he has been a great help since joining the squad.
Future Goals
Go to Paralympics 2018.
Pre-game rituals
Listen to heavy rock and punk music.