Frank Rothwell has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in his 70s twice to raise money for the charity Alzheimer's Research UK.
World's Toughest Row
- Frank Rothwell, a 74-year-old from the UK, wasn't sporty as a child but got into sailing in his 30s.
- He switched to rowing in his 70s, and has now rowed across the Atlantic, solo, twice.
- He raised money for Alzheimer's Research UK by rowing for 12 hours a day for 56 days.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Frank Rothwell...