The Swedish national show jumping team had a tough Friday in the team final at the World Championships - and missed the chance to secure an Olympic spot. “Of course you’re disappointed; it wasn’t what I wanted,” Henrik von Eckermann told SVT.
SportsThe Swedish national show jumping team had a better second day at the World Championships in Aachen - and has secured a place in Friday's team final. Reigning world champions Sweden is seventh. It's very open, says Peder Fredricson.
SportsThe Swedish riders started weakly at the World Championship show jumping in Aachen, Germany, but reigning champion Henrik von Eckermann finished with a flawless round. For Peder Fredricson, it was a dramatic ride when his horse lost both shoes.
SportsSweden has a World Cup gold medal in show jumping to defend. Behind star names like Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson, debutant Petronella Andersson - who fell badly in Falsterbo the other day - takes a place in the team that is headed to Aachen.
SportsKing Edward and Henrik von Eckermann are competing together again - for the first time in a year. King Edward is incredible, a phenomenon, von Eckermann says.
SportsEverything 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.
SportsThe 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.
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