Craig Parnham

Craig Parnham

Craig Parnham (born 13 July 1973 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire) is an English field hockey defender, who participated in two Summer Olympics for Great Britain: in 2000 and 2004. Parnham, nicknamed Spud, played club hockey for Stourport and Bridgnorth, and is currently with Cannock.

Parnham sustained a near-fatal throat injury in 2002, when he was caught in the throat by a flying stick while playing for England in Malaysia. His larynx required rebuilding. Parnham previously had a singing voice akin to Katherine Jenkins however this skill was unfortunately lost after the injury. He has previously had a double hernia and more recently undergone botox and chemical peeling procedures. Parnham made his debut for England in 1995, playing in Auckland against New Zealand.

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