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Evelina Tovek

World Cup: Tough Rides for the Riding Stars

So close, but yet so far away. The national team riders Henrik von Eckermann and Wilma Hellström each got a fault and missed the chance to ride for victory in the World Championship in Basel.

World Cup: Tough Rides for the Riding Stars

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

A sudden refusal and the evening was ruined for Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward. The world number one rode for victory as the last rider – but landed in seventh place in the Top 10 final in Geneva.

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

Tovek moves home – ends elite endeavor

The national team rider Evelina Tovek is ending her elite career for a civilian career. "I have had seven incredible years abroad and in international top sports.

Tovek moves home – ends elite endeavor

Swedish Rider Star on the Podium in London

The Swedish show jumper Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli, together with the horse Kalinka van de Nachtegaele, finished third individually in a five-star 1,60-metre jumping competition in London. It was in the second of two rounds of the team competition in the Global Champions League that Augustsson Zanotelli achieved a faultless round that took her all the way to the podium.

Swedish Rider Star on the Podium in London

Golden Opportunity Ahead of the Olympics: "So Much Has to Fall into Place"

Gladly a new success at home. But most important of all is that King Edward continues to demonstrate his fine form with a little over a month to the Olympics.

Golden Opportunity Ahead of the Olympics: "So Much Has to Fall into Place"