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Henrik von Eckermann Frustrated After Fourth Place Finish in World Cup

Henrik von Eckermann Frustrated After Fourth Place Finish in World Cup

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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

Von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Title After Seventh Place Finish

Von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Title After Seventh Place Finish

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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.

Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

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

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

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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

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

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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

New setback for Swedish world number one

New setback for Swedish world number one

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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

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

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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

Falsterbo offers a world-class starting field

Falsterbo offers a world-class starting field

Falsterbo's international show jumping offers a world-class starting field in two weeks. The world number one Henrik von Eckermann and the reigning European Champion Steve Guerdat are participating

Unlikely Olympic duel: Could face his wife

Unlikely Olympic duel: Could face his wife

Sweden versus Switzerland, husband versus wife. The duel can await at the Olympic show jumping events in Versailles at the beginning of August