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Henrik von Eckermann Loses World No. 1 Show Jumping Rank After 33 Months

For the first time in almost three years, Sweden does not have a world number one in show jumping. After 33 months in the position, Henrik von Eckermann has now dropped to third place.

Henrik von Eckermann Loses World No. 1 Show Jumping Rank After 33 Months

Henrik von Eckermann Set to Lose World Number One Show Jumping Rank

No show jumper has held the position as world number one for as long as Henrik von Eckermann. But soon an era is likely to be over.

Henrik von Eckermann Set to Lose World Number One Show Jumping Rank

Henrik von Eckermann Frustrated After Fourth Place Finish in World Cup

Henrik von Eckermann was thoroughly frustrated after the fourth place in the World Cup final. The result is a disappointment, but I'm glad that the horse has grown so much, he says to SVT.

Henrik von Eckermann Frustrated After Fourth Place Finish in World Cup

Von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Title After Seventh Place Finish

World number one Henrik von Eckermann and the horse Iliana have a tough but not impossible starting position ahead of Sunday's conclusion of the World Cup final in Basel. .

Von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Title After Seventh Place Finish

Henrik von Eckermann Faultless but Trails in World Championship Final

Everything went according to plan and Henrik von Eckermann and Iliana were faultless in the first round of the World Championship final in Basel. But the Swedish team was slower than the top contenders and lies fourth.

Henrik von Eckermann Faultless but Trails in World Championship Final

Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

The World Cup final in Basel is decided on Sunday. But tonight's initial time jumping (20.

Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

Swedish equestrian history can be written in Basel. Henrik von Eckermann has the chance to win the show jumping World Championship final for the third year in a row.

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

Falsterbo Horse Show's Royal Sponsorship: Boost or Controversy?

Falsterbo's collaboration with a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi sparks debate. The criticism has been sharp from some quarters.

Falsterbo Horse Show's Royal Sponsorship: Boost or Controversy?

The Sensation: The Swede Won in Gothenburg

World number one Henrik von Eckermann missed out on victory in the World Cup show jumping in Gothenburg. But it was still a Swedish victory thanks to Linda Heed's faultless ride.

The Sensation: The Swede Won in Gothenburg

World Number One Wins – After Crazy Jump-Off

The world number one, Henrik von Eckermann, and the horse Iliana, treated the audience in Gothenburg to a great show when he won the five-star 1. 55-meter jumping competition on Saturday evening after a thrilling jump-off.

World Number One Wins – After Crazy Jump-Off

The Message about the Gold Horse: No More Championships

King Edward has jumped finished in the big contexts. Henrik von Eckermann's star horse has been given rest during the indoor season and is not current for the European Championship this summer.

The Message about the Gold Horse: No More Championships

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

Much suggests that the riding star Henrik von Eckermann will be the only Swedish participant in the World Championship final in Basel in April. Peder Fredricson and the horse Alcapone des Carmille had a setback in the World Cup competition in show jumping in French Bordeaux and had to settle for a 14th place.

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

Duplantis receives medal from the King

Armand Duplantis' trophy cabinet is already well-stocked – and now he can add another fine distinction. .

Duplantis receives medal from the King

"This year is quite decisive"

The Show Jumping Championship team 2025 does not offer any surprises. But the upcoming European Championship team can do that.

"This year is quite decisive"

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.

The People's Favorite

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

Henrik von Eckermann back as a winner

After some poorer results at the end of last year, the world number one in show jumping, Henrik von Eckermann, is back as a winner. He won the GP class on Friday at the World Cup competition in Basel, reports [SVT](https://www.

Henrik von Eckermann back as a winner

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

Dismissed in the Olympic Games final and several sudden stops during important competitions lately. Despite the setbacks: Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward are ranked as the world's best pair 2024.

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

The Swede faultless in the World Cup in Mechelen

She has raised the eleven-year-old mare herself – now Erika Lickhammer-van Helmond can start reaping successes. The 42-year-old Swede and Comme Tessa finished seventh in the World Cup in Mechelen.

The Swede faultless in the World Cup in Mechelen

Tough for von Eckermann again – despite horse change

It's still not going well for world number one Henric von Eckermann – despite the world number one choosing to rest his star horse King Edward for the remainder of the indoor season. With his new partner Iliana, the Swede finished last among all those who completed the World Cup competition in London.

Tough for von Eckermann again – despite horse change

After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

World number one Henrik von Eckermann is ending the indoor season with his star horse King Edward. He announces this on the equestrian federation's website.

After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

New setback for Swedish world number one

Henrik von Eckermann rode for victory in the five-star GP show jumping in Geneva. Then it happened again.

New setback for Swedish world number one

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

Missed the Podium – King Edward Refused

All 14 teams made it to the jump-off in the Grand Prix class during the World Cup competition in Spanish La Coruña. This meant that there was only one tactic for world number one Henrik von Eckermann and the horse King Edward.

Missed the Podium – King Edward Refused