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The Star Competes in Sweden: "Fun to Come Home"
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The Star Competes in Sweden: "Fun to Come Home"

Von Eckermann on the podium with new star horse
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Von Eckermann on the podium with new star horse

Sweden third in the League of Nations final
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Sweden third in the League of Nations final

Von Eckermann, Baryard-Johnsson, Fredricson, and Bengtsson finished third in the Nations Cup final. Not good enough, thinks world number one von Eckermann
Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final
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Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final

The expectations and hopes were high – but the Olympic Games ended in a single major Swedish failure for the show jumpers. Soon they will get a new chance when the final in the League of Nations awaits
Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games
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Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success
Olympic dream shattered: "I feel a certain shame"
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Olympic dream shattered: "I feel a certain shame"

Those who saw him afterwards saw a destroyed man. Henrik von Eckermann sought his greatest moment as a rider, but life offered the very worst
The King: Even a Master Can Have Problems
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The King: Even a Master Can Have Problems

The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"
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The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"

Henrik Ankarcrona has never experienced anything like this during his time as captain of the Swedish show jumping team. His first thought when von Eckermann fell off: I hope he doesn't hurt himself
World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final
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World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final

Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward misunderstood each other. The pair was on their way to a possible faultless final round when the horse took a completely wrong path
He gives up large sums of money in the hunt for an Olympic gold
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He gives up large sums of money in the hunt for an Olympic gold

The day has come. Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward are jumping for the Olympic Games gold he so fervently desires
Fredricson on Olympic flop: "Really sad"
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Fredricson on Olympic flop: "Really sad"

17-4-8 are the figures that cannot be talked away. The Olympic Games ended in a single major disappointment for show jumper Peder Fredricson
World number one to OS final – the only Swedish one
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World number one to OS final – the only Swedish one

World number one Henrik von Eckermann and his King Edward are jumping for the individual Olympic Games gold in Versailles. The pair cleared the qualifying round without faults
The Swedes who qualify for the Olympic Games jumping
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The Swedes who qualify for the Olympic Games jumping

Peder Fredricson, Henrik von Eckermann, and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson. They are competing in the individual show jumping, which begins with Monday's qualifying round in Versailles
Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence
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Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence

Sixth place in the team final was the worst in a championship with Henrik Ankarcrona as national team captain. He still stands by the same riders in the individual jumping
The Swedish riding dream of gold turned to sand
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The Swedish riding dream of gold turned to sand

The Swedish riders had to stand and watch as Scott Brash rode home the Olympic Games gold to Great Britain. Deeply disappointed in themselves
King Edward goes barefoot in the Olympic Games final
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King Edward goes barefoot in the Olympic Games final

King Edward lost a shoe before the final obstacle. He won't get it back when the Swedish show jumpers try to defend their Olympic Games gold in the team final
The Star on the Drama: "Must Put It Behind Me"
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The Star on the Drama: "Must Put It Behind Me"

What happened, Peder Fredricson doesn't know, but he was on his way to his worst nightmare. Catch Me Not stopped short in front of the wall with graffiti-painted faces
The Golden Hero on the Role as Reserve: "Important"
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The Golden Hero on the Role as Reserve: "Important"

The gold medalist from Tokyo had to step aside. Instead, Malin Baryard Johnsson's task is to help and support three old, good friends in every way
Fredricson on the gold hunt: "We know what we're doing"
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Fredricson on the gold hunt: "We know what we're doing"

Rather a new success with the team, but it's not enough. Peder Fredricson has set his sights on more – and doesn't want it to be like in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo
The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"
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The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"

The barefoot horse King Edward has got shoes, a brand new pair. But only on the front hooves
The gold team is broken up - the veteran gets the last spot
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The gold team is broken up - the veteran gets the last spot

The gold team from Tokyo is broken up. Rolf-Göran Bengtsson steps in instead of Malin Baryard Johnsson when the team qualification begins on Thursday
The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump
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The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics
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Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics

Sweden's goal in the OS in Paris is ten medals. Here are six big blue-yellow gold hopes
"Every Single Krona We Earn, We Put into This"
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"Every Single Krona We Earn, We Put into This"

The pandemic crippled their sport, the global economy lost its balance. While others hesitated, Swedish equestrian star Henrik von Eckermann and his wife Janika Sprunger dared
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