# Vinatieri breaks Guinness record with high-altitude kick

> Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri sets Guinness World Record for highest field goal from 11,332 feet in Swiss Alps
- Title: Vinatieri breaks Guinness record with high-altitude kick
- Summary: Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri sets Guinness World Record for highest field goal from 11,332 feet in Swiss Alps Vinatieri achieved Guinness World Record for…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-vinatieri-sets-guinness-world-record-for-the-highest-fg
- Published: 2026-09-22T23:41:58.038+00:00
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- Topics: adam vinatieri, patriots, guinness world records, field goal, jungfraujoch, swiss alps, nfl, sports
## Vinatieri breaks record
Adam Vinatieri set Guinness World Record for highest field goal from 11,332 feet in Swiss Alps on Tuesday.

> Snow is simply part of my time with the Patriots
## Record details
The kick occurred at Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe,' at 3,434 meters above sea level with snow and strong winds.
## Vinatieri's reaction
Vinatieri said the altitude affected his breathing, heart rate, and kicking rhythm significantly.

> Kicking a field goal at 3,454 meters is something completely different from anything I've ever done
## Record context
Vinatieri retired after 2019 as NFL's all-time field goal leader with 599 kicks.
## Event purpose
The event celebrated Vinatieri's career and preceded the Patriots' November 15 game in Munich.
## Key takeaway

Vinatieri achieved Guinness World Record for highest field goal at 3,434 meters in Swiss Alps