Egor Kornev Sets 200th World Record in Myrtha Pool
The record was achieved in the 50m butterfly event at the Olympic City Aquatic Centre in Tashkent.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Swimming
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Egor Kornev established the 200th world record in a Myrtha pool by finishing the 50m butterfly in 21.28 seconds. This milestone was reached at the Olympic City Aquatic Centre in Tashkent.
Why it matters
The achievement highlights the long-standing use of Myrtha modular technology in professional swimming, which has supported high-performance standards since 1995.
A total of 200 world records have been set in these pools, with 122 occurring during World Aquatics competitions. Australia leads with 28 records, followed by the United States with 27 and Canada with 24.
The players
Egor Kornev
He is a competitive swimmer who established a new 50m butterfly record in Tashkent.
Denys Pankratov
He is a swimmer who set the inaugural world record in a Myrtha pool in 1995.
The details
Myrtha modular technology enables the installation of pools in temporary arenas, which are later dismantled and moved to community centers. The current milestone follows a legacy that began on 1 June 1995 when Denys Pankratov set the first world record in a pool using this technology.
Timeline
1 June 1995: Denys Pankratov set the first world record in a Myrtha pool.
10 October 2026: Egor Kornev set the 200th world record in a Myrtha pool.
Season Trajectory
This milestone validates the continued reliance on modular pool technology for high-level international competition. The distribution of records across 20 countries highlights how this technology has become a standardized backbone for elite swimming performance worldwide.
The 21.28-second performance sets a new benchmark for all future butterfly competitions. This record count highlights the concentration of elite swimming facilities across Australia, the United States, and Canada.
The takeaway
The sustained success of modular pool technology demonstrates its effectiveness in maintaining consistent performance conditions for athletes globally. Collectors and enthusiasts can track these evolving records as more permanent and temporary installations are commissioned.
Further reading
For additional context on elite aquatic performance, visit the Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Athletic Business Magazine.
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