Craig Pellowe

Nathan John Craig Pellowe (born ) is a former British international gymnast who was the 2000 Men's English Champion. However, he was forced to retire in 2003 due to a persistent shoulder injury. After retirement, he became a hair stylist in London.

Early life and education Nathan John Craig Pellowe was born in and grew up in Camborne, Cornwall.

He showed an interest in gymnastics at the age of seven. Attending Camborne School, he trained at the Gazelle Gym Club under coach Dave Veasey. He spent a couple of years at the gymnastics section of the City of Truro Boys' Club, before joining the Swallows Gymnastics Club in Helston. He also trained at Exeter during this period.

Gymnastic career Pellowe was selected for the England under-15s team at the age of 13.

In 2001, he joined a training camp in South Africa, where he won the test event between teams.

In 2002, he was a member of the Hinckley Gymnastics Club when it won the Adams Shield.

Pellowe specialised on pommels and rings.

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.

Post gymnastics After retiring from gymnastics, Pellowe started a new career new career as a hair stylist in Nicky Clarke's salon in Mayfair, London.