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USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jimmy Graham's rowing team goes the distance, sets new Arctic Ocean speed record
They've done it! Jimmy Graham's four-person rowing team set a world record by rowing more than 584 nautical miles across the Arctic Ocean. The former New Orleans Saints tight end fought through the wind and rain along with Andrew Tropp, Hannah Huppi and John Huppi to become the first all-American team to make this voyage on "the Arctic Challenge." They set off on July 4 from Tromsø and reached Longyearbyen on July 14, ultimately spending 10 days on the Norwegian seas. And their efforts shattered the record set in 2023 by Ocean Revival, whose four-person team made the trip in a little over 15 days. Graham's team partnered with the Million Meters Club to raise funds from supporters to benefit the Covenant House New Orleans and Laureus Sport for Good New Orleans, two youth charities based out of Louisiana. Supporters interested in donating can find more information here. It's an impressive feat. Graham's team spent a year and a half preparing for this challenge and overcame inclement weather with a disciplined approach, rowing in two-hour shifts with brief opportunities to rest on the choppy polar ocean. As for what's next? Graham has talked before about sailing around the world or getting more mileage out of his piloting license, but we're guessing he'll enjoy some time on dry land before planning his next adventure.
New York Post
15-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Former NFL star Jimmy Graham makes history with 584-mile Arctic rowing challenge
Football, basketball and now rowing. Retired NFL tight end Jimmy Graham added to his already impressive sporting resume by completing the 584-mile Arctic Challenge in record time, as detailed by the Saints website. Graham, 38, alongside Andrew Tropp, Hannah Huppi and John Huppi, set a new record for a quartet by completing the grueling journey in a little more than 10 days. Advertisement 3 Jimmy Graham and his team. @thejimmygraham/Instagram They are the first mixed-gender team and first All-American squad to accomplish the feat, while Graham is the first Black individual and Hannah the first woman to row a polar ocean, per the recap. The Arctic Challenge is is '600-mile, record-setting expedition across the Arctic Ocean,' per its website. Advertisement The group began July 4 in Tromso, Norway, and finished July 14 in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, according to the Saints' recap. The average trip is roughly 16 1/2 days, per the report, and previous record of 15 days, five hours and 32 minutes had been set in 2023 by Ocean Revival. 3 Graham rowing during the Arctic Challenge. @thearcticchallenge2025/Instagram Graham and his teammate reportedly faced inclement weather throughout the journey that forced them to drop anchor at two points, while rain and clouds affects their electronics. Advertisement The five-time Pro Bowler provided updates to his Instagram account during the voyage, including a Day 3 recap featuring 'freezing winds, sleep shifts, and non-stop seas.' 'It's been raining nonstop for 24 hours. No sun for 72. We're officially in battery conservation mode Everything's wet. Everything's cold,' he wrote last week in a separate post. 'But the mission? Still fully charged. We are so thankful for everyone's continued support through this journey. Let's go!' The journey had a charitable side to it, with the four raising funds for Covenant House New Orleans and Laureus Sport for Good New Orleans, per the recap. Advertisement 3 Jimmy Graham all bundled up. @thearcticchallenge2025/Instagram Graham spent six of his 13 NFL seasons with the Saints, starring in the Big Easy from 2010-14 before finishing his season with the team in 2023. He also spent three seasons with the Seahawks and two each with the Packers and Bears.
