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Henrik von Eckermann

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

The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

29th month in a row as world number one. No show jumper has sat longer on the throne than Henrik von Eckermann.

The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Armand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice.

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Fredricson best in blue-yellow dominance

World number one Henrik von Eckermann jumped off - but it was still Swedish dominance in Strawberry arena. Peder Fredricson topped a blue-yellow prize podium in the grand prix show jumping.

Fredricson best in blue-yellow dominance

Von Eckermann's direct hit - took revenge

Henrik von Eckermann took his first win at Strawberry arena over the weekend – clenched his fist in a victory gesture and beamed broadly. After Friday's second place, the feeling was extra sweet.

Von Eckermann's direct hit - took revenge

Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

The current world number one against a former one, a future star against a seasoned veteran. The duel between Henrik von Eckermann on Calizi and Peder Fredricson on Hansson was razor-sharp.

Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

The most painful experience of his career is a scar he knows he has to carry. He doesn't want to talk about the Olympic Games, but does it anyway.

World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

Guide to Sweden's International Horse Show

Where: Strawberry arena, Solna. When: Thursday to Sunday this week.

Guide to Sweden's International Horse Show

The Stable Base: "It's clear that we have peaked"

The golden era was lined up in the Olympic Games, World Championship, and European Championship. Traditionally strong equestrian nations looked on with admiration at the Swedish show jumping wonder.

The Stable Base: "It's clear that we have peaked"

The Swedes' criticism: The course designer gets a yellow card

The Swedish riding stars Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson unanimously criticize the course designer in the World Championship event in Stuttgart. If there were yellow cards for course designers, she should have one today, says von Eckermann.

The Swedes' criticism: The course designer gets a yellow card

Star-studded lineup in the horse show – Olympic champion confirmed

The home audience gets to see world number one Henrik von Eckermann and other Swedish riding stars. The international show jumping events at Strawberry arena offer more top names.

Star-studded lineup in the horse show – Olympic champion confirmed

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 Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Show jumping star Henrik von Eckermann chooses to opt out of the initial World Cup competitions during the season. As the title defender, he is already qualified for the final in Switzerland at the beginning of April and therefore does not need to chase any points to get there.

Swedish Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat

Rider Malin Baryard Johnsson on the horse Indiana took a second place in the grand prix show jumping in the last leg of the Global Champions Tour in Rabat, Morocco. The Swedish team was one of seven that were faultless after the basic show jumping.

Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat