Craig Pellowe
| Craig Pellowe | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan John Craig Pellowe |
| Nickname(s) | Cref |
| Born | 30 October 1978 Truro, UK |
| Hometown | Camborne |
| Residence | Isleworth |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Country represented |  Great Britain |
| Retired | 2003 |
Nathan John Craig Pellowe (born 30 October 1978 Truro, Cornwall ) is a former British international gymnast who was the 2000 Men's English Champion.[1] However, he was forced to retire in 2003 due to a persistent shoulder injury.
Gymnastic career
[edit]He showed an interest in gymnastics at the age of seven and later joined the City of Truro gymnastics club, where he became Cornwall champion and then the South West champion.[1] He then had stints at more developed academies based in Exeter and Bristol and finally landed a place at the Centre of Excellence at Lilleshall. In 2001, he joined a training camp in South Africa, where he won the test event between teams.[2][3]
An ankle injury deprived him of a chance to compete in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. This injury proved to be damaging to Pellowe's career and eventually forced him to retire in early 2003.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c "Injury problem forces Craig to retire". Somerset County Gazette. 14 February 2003. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Historic trip prepares gymnasts". UK Sport. 5 July 2001. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Friedman grabs silver and UK take the glory". www.iol.co.za. 9 August 2001. Retrieved 5 February 2025.