Mikhail Shchennikov

Mikhail Shchennikov is a former Russian athlete known for his exceptional skills in race walking. He set a world record in the 5 km indoor race walking event in 1995 with a time of 18:07.08, a record that stood for nearly 30 years until it was broken by Italian athlete Francesco Fortunato in 2023. Shchennikov's achievement in the sport has made him a notable figure in athletics history.