Petronella Andersson, Amanda Landeblad, Wilma Hellström, Erika Lickhammer van Helmond and Angelie von Essen. It is Swedish girlpower that applies in the European Championship show jumping in a few weeks. A very exciting team. I think we have only seen the beginning of what these riders and horses can achieve, says the national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
SportsIs the golden era over? National team captain Henrik Ankarcrona is building a new show jumping team – and it's already noticeable in this summer's European Championship. We should not expect too much. We have to tone down and maybe be a little more humble, says Radio Sport's equestrian expert Maria Gretzer.
SportsThe Swedish riding elite gathers at Falsterbo Horse Show in July. Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Peder Fredricson, Henrik von Eckermann and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson will all participate during this year's edition.
SportsFalsterbo's collaboration with a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi sparks debate. The criticism has been sharp from some quarters. Others believe it can be seen as a business deal in time and benefits the competition and Swedish equestrian sports.
SportsWorld number one Henrik von Eckermann missed out on victory in the World Cup show jumping in Gothenburg. But it was still a Swedish victory thanks to Linda Heed's faultless ride. I had already decided that it wouldn't be enough. So now it feels even more fun, she says.
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.
SportsThe World Cup competition in show jumping in Amsterdam offered remarkable scenes – with the Swedish star rider Peder Fredricson in the leading role.
SportsThe Show Jumping Championship team 2025 does not offer any surprises. But the upcoming European Championship team can do that. "This year is quite crucial when it comes to finding new subjects and building for the future" says national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
SportsHe didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love. The table tennis star was voted winner of the Jerring Award. Thank you so much. It's really a shock. It's barely that I even thought it was possible to win, he says.
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.
Sports29th month in a row as world number one. No show jumper has sat longer on the throne than Henrik von Eckermann.
SportsArmand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice. It's pretty crazy actually, he says.
SportsToday at 13.00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet. Many have delivered fine performances throughout the year, but who has actually achieved the greatest feat? Here we list three candidates for the award.
SportsWorld 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. It's a wonderful feeling, says Fredricson.
SportsHenrik 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. There was no second place today. It was win or lose, he says in the victory interview.
SportsThe 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. Five hundredths of a second separated them, to Fredricson's advantage.
SportsThe 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. But nothing lasts forever. It's clear that we have peaked, says the team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
SportsThe 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.
SportsThe 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. Olympic Games gold medalist Scott Brash is coming.
SportsVon Eckermann, Baryard-Johnsson, Fredricson, and Bengtsson finished third in the Nations Cup final. Not good enough, thinks world number one von Eckermann. I had hoped for more.
SportsThe 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.
SportsHenrik 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. The Swedish gold hope was thrown out of the saddle. In terms of results, this is probably the worst that has happened, says the Swedish world number one.
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