THE ARCTIC CHALLENGE
4 Athletes. 600 miles. 1 Record-Breaking Mission.
Mission Complete: In July 2025, a diverse American crew rowed nonstop across the Arctic Ocean, breaking the speed record by five days and making history as the first mixed-gender team to complete the crossing. The expedition aimed to push human limits, inspire the next generation, and support youth-driven causes.
Update: Mission Complete!
On July 14, 2025, The Arctic Challenge team completed a 584-nautical-mile, unassisted row from Engvik, Norway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. They finished in 10 days, 5 hours—breaking the previous world speed record by over five days.
Through grit and determination, the four-person crew—Jimmy Graham, Andrew Tropp, Hannah Huppi, and John Huppi—set multiple world firsts, broke several world records, and raised critical funds for their charity partners. The expedition was more than a physical feat—it was a mission to inspire the next generation and support youth-driven causes.
“The Arctic Challenge is an incredible opportunity to test our physical endurance and mental resiliency in some of the most unforgiving elements. Our strength lies in our team’s unity, our discipline and our belief that together we can achieve our goals.
We are rowing to inspire the next generations to explore the possibilities of their limits by discovering new depths within themselves.”
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- Andrew Tropp, Team Captain
CHARITY PARTNERS
To bolster their mission, the team is partnering with nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
They’re proud to support these causes through service, fundraising, and visibility—and they’re inviting others to join the journey. Through the Million Meters Club, supporters can help turn every meter rowed into momentum for change.
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