World records
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 m | 8.03,7 | 23 January 1952 |  |
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com [2]
Nikolay Mamonov is a former Soviet speedskater.
He set a world record in 5,000 m in Medeo in 1952, with a time of 8:03.7. [1]
1952 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 m | 8.03,7 | 23 January 1952 | |
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com [2]
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