Yegor Kornev sets new 50m butterfly world record

Russian swimmer Yegor Kornev has set a new world record in the 50-meter butterfly (short course) during a World Cup stage. Kornev secured the gold medal with a time of 21.28 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Switzerland’s Noah Ponti by four hundredths of a second.

Kornev, a specialist in sprint disciplines, has had a highly successful 2026. Earlier in the year, he set multiple national records in Kazan and established a world record in the 100-meter freestyle (short course). His career includes two world titles in the 4x100-meter medley relay, notably contributing to gold medal performances in Budapest and Singapore.