{"id":1009336,"date":"2026-09-24T08:37:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1009336\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T08:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:37:30","slug":"new-england-patriots-legend-vinatieri-kicks-epic-world-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1009336\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Patriots Legend Vinatieri Kicks Epic World Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you heard about Adam Vinatieri&#8217;s latest championship trophy? Well, it&#8217;s more of an accolade.<\/p>\n<p>Not only did he kick his way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Vinatieri decided his next big field goal needed a scenic backdrop.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriots.com\/news\/the-highest-field-goal-in-the-world-patriots-legend-adam-vinatieri-sets-a-guinness-world-recordstm-title-at-3-454-meters-on-the-jungfraujoch-top-of-europe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">According to the New England Patriots<\/a>, Vinatieri made a field goal at Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps (better known as the \u201cTop of Europe&#8221;) on Tuesday, September 22,\u00a0scoring himself a Guinness World Record. Talk about taking your talents to new heights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriots.com\/news\/the-highest-field-goal-in-the-world-patriots-legend-adam-vinatieri-sets-a-guinness-world-recordstm-title-at-3-454-meters-on-the-jungfraujoch-top-of-europe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Patriots posted the video<\/a> listing the record as the highest-altitude American football field goal, made at 11,317 feet, 8 inches above sea level. Former Bayern Munich soccer player Giovane Elber was the guy Vinatieri kicked to the curb (no pun intended).<\/p>\n<p>Adam Vinatieri Still Knows How to Handle the Snow<\/p>\n<p>Of course, putting Vinatieri in the snow feels appropriate. <a href=\"https:\/\/fun107.com\/tags\/patriots\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patriots<\/a> fans hardly need a reminder of his unforgettable kicks against the Raiders during that snowy playoff game in 2002. Apparently, retirement form the NFL just means finding odd side-quests to try and conquer. Mission accomplished, Adam.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/fun107.com\/raynham-alijah-vera-tucker-patriots-cadillac\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New England NFL Player Leaves Lasting Impression at Massachusetts Dealership<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I love how unnecessary and impressive this whole thing is. Most people come home from Switzerland with chocolate and pictures. Vinatieri gets to come home with a world record.<\/p>\n<p>Relive The 2026 New England Patriots Super Bowl Sendoff Rally<\/p>\n<p>Fans braved the cold to pack Gillette Stadium and send the New England Patriots off in style. From alumni legends to live performances and unforgettable fan moments, this gallery relives the energy of the 2026 Super Bowl Sendoff Rally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Gazelle <\/p>\n<p>20 Celebrities Who Love the New England Patriots As Much As You<\/p>\n<p>Patriots Nation is strong with or without Tom Brady and these celebrities count themselves among the those who love New England&#8217;s football team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall<\/p>\n<p>Every New England Patriots Super Bowl Appearance Ranked <\/p>\n<p>As the Patriots get ready for the team\u2019s 12th trip to the Big Game, let\u2019s take a look back and rank every game they have previously played.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/wblm.com\/author\/csedenka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chris Sedenka<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have you heard about Adam Vinatieri&#8217;s latest championship trophy? 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