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.
SportsWorld 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.
SportsThe World Cup final in Basel is decided on Sunday. But tonight's initial time jumping (20.15) is of great importance. Looking historically, it's very many who win the first round who also win the whole thing. It's about being in the game, says Henrik von Eckermann.
SportsSwedish 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. A feat only the Brazilian Rodrigo Pessoa has previously managed. At the same time, Patrik Kittel will try to defend last year's won title in dressage.
SportsMuch 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.
SportsHenrik von Eckermann rode for victory in the five-star GP show jumping in Geneva. Then it happened again. King Edward stopped in front of an obstacle – and for the third competition in a row.
SportsA 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. I was a bit late. Didn't get a turn and it went wrong, he says. The Swiss Martin Fuchs won.
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