Record No.
MRB-2026-005797
First Explorers to Reach the South Pole
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Roald Amundsen expedition
Norway
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Norway
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Achievement Date
14 December 1911
Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen led the first team confirmed to reach the geographic South Pole, arriving on 14 December 1911, roughly a month ahead of a rival British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. Amundsen's careful planning and use of sled dogs are widely credited with his expedition's success.
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