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Henrik von Eckermann Frustrated After Fourth Place Finish in World Cup
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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 Faultless but Trails in World Championship Final
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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 Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title
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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
The Message about the Gold Horse: No More Championships
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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
World Cup: Tough Rides for the Riding Stars
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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
Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco
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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
After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break
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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
New setback for Swedish world number one
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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
King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann
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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
Missed the Podium – King Edward Refused
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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
World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"
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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
Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat
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Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat

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
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
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
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 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
"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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