Russian Egor Kornev won silver at the Swimming World Cup in Baku
Quick Look
- Russian swimmer Egor Kornev took second place in the 50-meter freestyle at the first stage of the Short Course Swimming World Cup in Baku, setting a Russian record.
- Australian Cameron McEvoy won.
- For the first time since 2022, Russian swimmers will compete at international competitions under the flag and anthem after World Aquatics restrictions were lifted.
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Why It Matters
Russian athletes have been suspended from international competitions in 2022. In February 2026, World Aquatics partially lifted restrictions for youth and junior athletes, and in April they allowed adult athletes.
Russian Egor Kornev took second place in the 50-meter freestyle at the first stage of the Short Course Swimming World Cup in Baku.
Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy from Australia won with a score of 20.22 seconds. Egor Kornev (20.26) came second with a Russian record. The Dutchman Sean Niewold won bronze (20.82).
For the first time since 2022, Russian swimmers perform on the international stage with the flag and anthem. On February 6, the International Aquatics Federation (World Aquatics) lifted restrictions on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in youth and junior competitions under its auspices. In April, the organization fully admitted adult athletes.
Open Questions
- Will Russian swimmers be allowed to participate in all stages of the World Cup?
- What further steps does World Aquatics plan regarding the complete rehabilitation of Russian athletes?
