Henrik von Eckermann Set to Lose World Number One Show Jumping Rank
No show jumper has held the position as world number one for as long as Henrik von Eckermann. But soon an era is likely to be over.
SportsNo show jumper has held the position as world number one for as long as Henrik von Eckermann. But soon an era is likely to be over.
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.
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 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 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.
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