In an international meet at Medeo, on 9 January 1955, Dmitry Sakunenko became the first person to skate the 5000 m below eight minutes, with 7:54.9.
On January 9, 1955, at Medeo, Dmitry Sakunenko achieved a significant feat by becoming the first person to run the 5000 meters below eight minutes, with a time of 7:54.9.