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Henrik von Eckermann Faultless but Trails in World Championship Final

Everything went according to plan and Henrik von Eckermann and Iliana were faultless in the first round of the World Championship final in Basel. But the Swedish team was slower than the top contenders and lies fourth.

Henrik von Eckermann Faultless but Trails in World Championship Final

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

The Message about the Gold Horse: No More Championships

King Edward has jumped finished in the big contexts. Henrik von Eckermann's star horse has been given rest during the indoor season and is not current for the European Championship this summer.

The Message about the Gold Horse: No More Championships

World Cup: Tough Rides for the Riding Stars

So close, but yet so far away. The national team riders Henrik von Eckermann and Wilma Hellström each got a fault and missed the chance to ride for victory in the World Championship in Basel.

World Cup: Tough Rides for the Riding Stars

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

Dismissed in the Olympic Games final and several sudden stops during important competitions lately. Despite the setbacks: Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward are ranked as the world's best pair 2024.

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

World number one Henrik von Eckermann is ending the indoor season with his star horse King Edward. He announces this on the equestrian federation's website.

After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

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

Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

The 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.

Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

Swedish Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Show jumping star Henrik von Eckermann chooses to opt out of the initial World Cup competitions during the season. As the title defender, he is already qualified for the final in Switzerland at the beginning of April and therefore does not need to chase any points to get there.

Swedish Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Sweden third in the League of Nations final

Von Eckermann, Baryard-Johnsson, Fredricson, and Bengtsson finished third in the Nations Cup final. Not good enough, thinks world number one von Eckermann.

Sweden third in the League of Nations final

Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final

The 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.

Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final

The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"

Henrik Ankarcrona has never experienced anything like this during his time as captain of the Swedish show jumping team. His first thought when von Eckermann fell off: I hope he doesn't hurt himself.

The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"

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

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.

Fredricson on Olympic flop: "Really sad"

The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"

The barefoot horse King Edward has got shoes, a brand new pair. But only on the front hooves.

The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"

Olympic Hope's Weak Genre: "It Was My Mistakes"

Henrik von Eckermann is one of the big Swedish gold hopes under the Olympic rings. The genre pet on Stockholm's stadium was unusually weak.

Olympic Hope's Weak Genre: "It Was My Mistakes"

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.

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

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.

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

No luck for von Eckermann in Rotterdam

Henrik von Eckermann was one of 15 faultless riders who got to jump for victory in the GP show jumping in Rotterdam. But it didn't work out for the Swedish world number one and the horse Iliana.

No luck for von Eckermann in Rotterdam