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US Naval Academy Freshman Class Completes Annual 'Herndon Climb'

The Class of 2029 finished the grease-covered climb in 2 hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds, ending plebe year and earning fourth-class midshipman status.

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The 76-year-old tradition, where a hat is placed atop an obelisk covered in vegetable grease, saw the New Jersey governor's son claim victory.

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Fox5 DC broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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