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]
In February 2021, at age 70, he became the oldest person to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a solo sail 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
[edit]- ^ Slater, Matt. "Familiar, fun and flat-capped: Frank Rothwell is a good fit for Oldham". The Athletic.
- ^ "Frank Rothwell - a profile". www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk.
- ^ "Frank Rothwell praises hospital staff after undergoing major heart surgery". The Oldham Times.
- ^ "Chairman Rothwell has put his heart and soul into Latics". The Oldham Times.
- ^ "Rothwell completes Oldham Athletic takeover" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Man, 70, dedicates solo Atlantic row to brother-in-law". 7 February 2021 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Frank Rothwell: Atlantic rower passes finish line despite snooze". 15 February 2024 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Frank Rothwell completes Atlantic row and sets new world record". The Oldham Times. 15 February 2024.