The 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.
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.
SportsThe most painful experience of his career is a scar he knows he has to carry. He doesn't want to talk about the Olympic Games, but does it anyway. It feels torn apart, but we can take it one last time. Further down, you probably won't get more disappointed, but life goes on, says Henrik von Eckermann.
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.
SportsFalsterbo'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.
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