Although Malin Baryard Johnson’s day is less successful, Sweden is in the lead after jumping the first day of team competition at the World Equestrian Championships.
The great efforts of Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson brought Sweden to the top and gave the two star riders a good starting position in the solo competition as well.
Peter Frederickson fall four and Henrik von Eckermann Fifth after the first round. Both were clear in the opening time as they jumped in 79.88 and 80.23 seconds respectively.
Frenchman Julien Abailard leads the race with a score of 79.08.
In jumping time, errors are counted in seconds and were fatal to a crying Malin Baryard Johnson. Eight fouls already in the daytime jump was just the start of the Swede’s nightmare in her 19th championship.
Errors were recalculated for time and with 94.62 seconds, the team crashed into the results list.
The Persians chose exactly the wrong place for their first competition pigeon in a water obstacle.
Never before, says Baryard Johnson.
‘The road is too high’
Then came another costly demolition.
Explanation of the national team rider:
– You went too high. It’s on the fourth hurdle, and then it goes higher and higher. It’s hard to get out. It started well, I had a good feeling, but then it just moved higher and higher. It’s unusual for her to do this, but that’s what it is, now it’s about finding the buttons for tomorrow, and showing off her skill as a pilot.
Calculate the result
Since Jens Fredricson put in a good effort and clocked 84.50 seconds, Sweden can count Malin Baryard Johnson’s score in the team competition.
The team competition continues Thursday. The final round takes place on Friday evening.