Frank Rothwell (businessman)

Frank Rothwell is an English businessman and the owner of football team Oldham Athletic. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} Rothwell bought the club in July 2022. ^[5]

Frank Rothwell

In February 2021, at age 70, he became the oldest person to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a solo row across the Atlantic ocean. ^[6] At the age of 73, he undertook a second journey, finishing that in February 2024. ^[7] He raised £1.1 million on his first trip and £253,000 on his second trip, also setting a new world record as the oldest person to row solo across any ocean. ^[8]

References

1. Slater, Matt (30 July 2022). "Familiar, fun and flat-capped: Frank Rothwell is a good fit for Oldham". The Athletic.
2. "Frank Rothwell - a profile". www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk.
3. "Frank Rothwell praises hospital staff after undergoing major heart surgery". The Oldham Times. 31 March 2023.
4. "Chairman Rothwell has put his heart and soul into Latics". The Oldham Times. 3 March 2023.
5. "Rothwell completes Oldham Athletic takeover". BBC Sport. 28 July 2022.
6. "Man, 70, dedicates solo Atlantic row to brother-in-law". 7 February 2021 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
7. "Frank Rothwell: Atlantic rower passes finish line despite snooze". 15 February 2024 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
8. "Frank Rothwell completes Atlantic row and sets new world record". The Oldham Times. 15 February 2024.