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Egor Kornev ties 100m freestyle world record in Baku

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Egor Kornev ties 100m freestyle world record in Baku
Summary

Egor Kornev equaled the 100m freestyle world record during the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 22-year-old Russian swimmer clocked a time of 44.84 seconds, matching the record set by Kyle Chalmers in October 2021. Kornev has emerged as a top competitor, achieving multiple podium finishes in recent championships. The current World Cup event will conclude with finals scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.

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  • •Kornev sets 100m freestyle time of 44.84 seconds.
  • •He ties the record set by Kyle Chalmers in 2021.
  • •Event is part of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.
  • •Finals in Baku are scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.
  • •Kornev achieved several recent medals at European Championships.
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  • 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Egor Kornev ties 100m freestyle world record in short course swimming
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Egor Kornev won at the first World Aquatics Swimming World Cup stop.

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