Swimmer Sets 200th World Record in Myrtha Pool
Egor Kornev’s performance highlights the reach of modular pool technology in international swimming competitions.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Swimming
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Swimmer Egor Kornev set a new 50m butterfly world record of 21.28 seconds in Tashkent. This achievement marks the 200th world record set in a pool utilizing modular Myrtha technology since 1995.
Why it matters
The milestone highlights how advancements in modular pool engineering have facilitated high-performance swimming environments across the globe. These installations allow professional venues to transition into permanent community facilities after major competitions conclude.
Official records show 200 world records have been set in Myrtha-constructed pools, with 122 occurring during World Aquatics competitions. More than 40% of these records were achieved in permanent installations across 20 countries.
The players
Egor Kornev
Professional swimmer who set the 50m butterfly world record in Tashkent.
Denys Pankratov
Competitive swimmer who established the first world record in a Myrtha pool.
The details
Myrtha technology uses modular stainless steel panels and specialized PVC membranes to construct pools that meet strict competitive standards. This system enables rapid installation in temporary arenas for large-scale events, followed by dismantling for relocation into long-term aquatic centers. The standardization of these pools across international sites aims to provide consistent buoyancy and water conditions for elite athletes.
Timeline
1 June 1995: Denys Pankratov sets the first world record in a Myrtha pool.
10 October 2026: Egor Kornev sets the 200th world record in a Myrtha pool.
Health Landscape
The use of standardized, high-performance aquatic environments is a central component of modern sports engineering and athlete preparation. This milestone highlights a long-term trend of utilizing modular, reconfigurable infrastructure to support elite athletic development globally.
The transition of these high-performance pools into community aquatic centers offers public access to advanced training facilities. Swimmers looking for optimal exercise environments can investigate whether local municipal pools utilize such standardized technology for their daily training.
The takeaway
The milestone shows that standardized pool technology plays a significant role in modern competitive swimming. Amateur athletes should look for public facilities that maintain consistent competitive standards to ensure a high-quality environment for their own training routines.
Further reading
For more on high-performance athletic environments, visit our Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Athletic Business Magazine.
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