Egor Kornev equals 100m freestyle world record in Baku

Russian swimmer Egor Kornev achieved significant milestones during the second day of the World Cup Swimming in Baku. In the 100m freestyle (short course), Kornev clocked 44.84 seconds, equaling the world record previously set by Australia’s Kyle Chalmers in 2021.

Kornev also secured a victory in the 50m backstroke with a time of 22.23 seconds, setting a new World Cup record and marking the third-fastest time in history for that distance. His performance earned him a $10,000 bonus from the International Swimming Federation.

Other notable results from the final sessions include victories by Luk Barr in the 200m individual medley, Hayyanq Chin in the 50m breaststroke, and Siobhan Haughey in the 200m freestyle. Azerbaijani swimmer Fatimə Alkərəmova finished 7th in the 400m individual medley final. The event, held at the Baku Aquatics Center, features 216 athletes from 44 countries.