The first person to reach the South Pole was Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer. He and his team accomplished this remarkable feat on December 14, 1911, beating the British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott by a month. Amundsen’s successful journey was marked by meticulous planning, effective use of sled dogs, and careful consideration of the harsh Antarctic conditions. His expedition not only achieved the goal of reaching the South Pole but also greatly advanced the understanding of polar exploration and survival techniques in extreme environments.