Frank Rothwell (businessman)

Frank Rothwell OBE 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 in February 2024. ^[7] He raised £1.1 million on his first trip and £253,000 on his second, also setting a new world record as the oldest person to row solo across any ocean. ^[8] In 2025 he received an OBE for his charitable services to dementia research. ^[9]

References

1. Slater, Matt (30 July 2022). "Familiar, fun and flat-capped: Frank Rothwell is a good fit for Oldham". The Athletic. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
2. "Frank Rothwell - a profile". Oldham Chronicle. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
3. "Frank Rothwell praises hospital staff after undergoing major heart surgery". The Oldham Times. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
4. Geldard, Suzanne (3 March 2023). "Chairman Rothwell has put his heart and soul into Latics". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
5. "Rothwell completes Oldham Athletic takeover". BBC Sport. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
6. "Man, 70, dedicates solo Atlantic row to brother-in-law". BBC News. 7 February 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
7. "Frank Rothwell: Atlantic rower passes finish line despite snooze". BBC News. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
8. Lyons, Erin (15 February 2024). "Frank Rothwell completes Atlantic row and sets new world record". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
9. Rothwell, Jessica (13 June 2025). "Oldham Athletic owner to be recognised in King's Birthday Honours List". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 15 January 2026.