Jimmy Graham, Team Break Arctic Challenge Rowing Record

Jimmy Graham, former New Orleans Saints tight end, and his team set a new world record in the Arctic Challenge by rowing 584 nautical miles from Tromsø, Norway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard in just over 10 days, surpassing the previous record of 15 days and 5 hours. The team included Andrew Tropp, Hannah Huppi—the first woman to complete the trip—and John Huppi, marking the first mixed-gender and All-American crew to achieve this feat. Despite facing harsh weather conditions including nonstop rain, freezing winds, and limited sunlight, the team remained committed and provided updates throughout the journey. Their expedition aimed to raise up to $1 million for two New Orleans charities: Covenant House New Orleans, which supports homeless youth and fights human trafficking, and Laureus Sport for Good New Orleans, a youth sports initiative. Graham, who trained for 18 months before the challenge, expressed gratitude for the support from fans and highlighted the mission to inspire others to push beyond their limits. This achievement adds a remarkable chapter to Graham's athletic career, which spanned 13 NFL seasons.