Peder Fredricson

Olympic Games over for blue-yellow flag bearer Olsson

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. He misses the individual final. It's really sad, of course, he says.

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. For Peder Fredricson and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, the qualifying round ended in fiasco – both miss the Olympic Games final.

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. Their horses have looked very good throughout the team competition and are in top form, says the team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.

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. It feels sour. I probably shouldn't use the words for what I'm feeling, says Henrik von Eckermann.

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. I think he gave the answer that he doesn't want any shoes, says Henrik von Eckermann.

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 street art was about to put a spoke in the wheel for a Swedish final spot and the fight for Olympic Games medals. You feel a bit shaken. Now it's just a matter of trying to put this behind him, says Fredricson.

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. It's an extremely important role, but I don't think it's that difficult. Not in this company, at least, she says.

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. He's jumping for the individual Olympic Games gold he's missing. Absolutely. I think everyone on the team does here, he says.

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. It is still my basic idea that these three gentlemen ride, says federation captain Henrik Ankarcrona.

Swedish swimmer becomes flag bearer for Uganda

Paris 2024 is ignited - duo lit the flame

The Olympic flame is lit. Paris 2024 was inaugurated on Friday by two French stars being lifted up in a hot air balloon. The athletes have experienced a historic boat parade along the Seine with 300,000 in the audience. The security effort has been gigantic.

They will be Swedish flag bearers: "Incredibly proud"

The rider Peder Fredricson and the sailor Josefin Olsson will be Sweden's flag bearers at the OS opening ceremony in Paris. I am incredibly proud and honored. The OS has always been a very great inspiration for me, says Fredricson.

OS-snubbed Hellström's success: "Just do our thing"

Wilma Hellström did not get a place in national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona's OS team. She took the rejection in the best way – and gave a direct response. We're just doing our thing in the best way, Cicci and I. It's not harder than that, says the riding star.

The World Champion's Display - "It was a nice feeling"

Faultless, fastest and winner again. Henrik von Eckermann's almost perfect ride over the obstacles on King Edward cannot directly reduce the expectations ahead of the OS. He is an exceptional horse, says the world number one.

Back on the accident site – now as an Olympic rider again

Here stands Peder Fredricson at Stockholm Stadium, holding the ticket to his fifth Olympic Games in his hands. Roll back the tape a year, to the same place. Then, his career, life, and future hung by a thread.

Confirmed: The Team to Defend the Olympic Gold

The Swedish show jumping team won the gold in Tokyo. A medal to be defended in the Paris Olympics – by the same riders. They know each other inside and out, says federation captain Henrik Ankarcrona.

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.

Contributed to the European Championship gold – now Hellström hopes for the Olympics

The championship debut was made last summer - and contributed directly to the Swedish team's gold medal. Wilma Hellström, 31, got a taste of the good life. But it's one thing to jump in a European Championship, quite another to get a spot in the Olympic team. Whatever happens, happens, she says.

Golden Opportunity Ahead of the Olympics: "So Much Has to Fall into Place"

Gladly a new success at home. But most important of all is that King Edward continues to demonstrate his fine form with a little over a month to the Olympics. And that nothing unpleasant happens. You never know with horses, says Henrik von Eckermann.

No luck for von Eckermann in Rotterdam

Britain's super team takes silver in Olympic dress rehearsal

Sweden finished in second place in the major tournament in Rotterdam on Friday. This means the Swedish super team is clear for the final in the Nations League.

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. Henrik von Eckermann's wife Janika Sprunger is competing for a place in the Swiss Olympic team.

Tokyo Olympic Heroes to Compete in Versailles?

Henrik von Eckermann, Peder Fredricson and Malin Baryard Johnsson won the Olympic team gold in Tokyo. With Rolf-Göran Bengtsson as reserve. Much suggests that the same quartet will stable their horses in Versailles later this summer.