direct to your inbox A grandfather from Oldham has become the oldest person to row 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Frank Rothwell's incredible achievement raised more than £640,000 for dementia research.The 70-year-old set off from the Canary Island of La Gomera on December 12 and crossed the finish line in Antigua in the Caribbean on Saturday, where he was reunited with Judith, his wife of 50 years.He described crossing the finish line as a 'completely euphoric moment'.Frank completed the challenge in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK in tribute to his brother-in-law Roger, who died with Alzheimer’s aged 62 during his row.The charity said he was the oldest person to row the Atlantic Ocean unassisted.Iceland Foods Charitable.
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