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Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

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

Henrik von Eckermann Eyes Historic Third Straight World Cup Title

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

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.

Swedish Riders Aim to Defend Titles at Basel Equestrian Finals

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

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.

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

29th month in a row as world number one. No show jumper has sat longer on the throne than Henrik von Eckermann.

The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

The 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.

World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final

Henrik 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.

World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final

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.

Falsterbo offers a world-class starting field

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.

Unlikely Olympic duel: Could face his wife