Russian athlete Egor Kornev secured a silver medal in the Men’s 50m Freestyle at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
Key facts
- •Egor Kornev finished the 50m freestyle in 21.37 seconds.
- •Andrej Brna of Serbia also received a silver medal for matching Kornev's time.
- •Nikita Sheremet of Ukraine won the gold medal in the 50m freestyle.
- •Russian athletes have secured 28 total medals at the Paris tournament.
- •The 2026 championships are taking place at the 5,000-seat Paris Aquatic Center.
Russian swimmer Egor Kornev earned a silver medal in the Men’s 50m Freestyle event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris on August 16. Kornev finished the race in 21.37 seconds, tying with Serbian swimmer Andrej Brna for the silver. Nikita Sheremet of Ukraine took the gold medal in the event.
By the numbers
Kornev's Performance and Medal Count
This silver medal marks Kornev's fifth podium finish at the 2026 championships. His previous achievements include gold medals in the men’s 50m butterfly and the 4x100-meter medley relay, as well as silver medals in the men’s 100m freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
Tournament Context and Russian Participation
The 2026 European Aquatics Championships, held in Paris from July 31 to August 16, features 80 sets of medals across various disciplines, including swimming, diving, and artistic swimming. Russian athletes have accumulated a total of 28 medals during the tournament, consisting of nine gold, nine silver, and ten bronze. This event marks Russia's first appearance at the European Championships since 2021.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
