Sweden has never won a World Cup gold in team jumping.
But already after three riders, the Swedish national team achieved a historically superior victory.
– It’s too unbelievable, says SVT expert Lotta Björe.
Sweden won Olympic gold and a European medal, but did not win World Cup gold in team jumping. At Danish Herning, the Swedish national team had a superb position before making the decision.
Sweden was late on opening days and if three out of four Swedish jockeys rode flawlessly, no team could threaten.
But it was a difficult path. When it came time for Sweden’s first round, there was no flawless rider, but Henrik von Eckermann And King Edward succeeded in what no one had done before.
Although the horse was scared when he was going to the ring.
– The sound and the headlights right there, he didn’t really want to get in. He was a little scared. He was a little nervous at first, but I tried to calm him down as much as I could but not too much. He did great and I was a bit lucky in the middle of the three, but maybe that’s what we need today, von Eckermann tells SVT.
“So unbelievable that it is unbelievable”
Malin Baryard-Johnson and Indiana were next to Sweden, stopping at four fouls after an injury, thus keeping the team in the lead.
– She’s great today. With the rides we’ve had in the past, especially on day one, she goes into today and throws her heart out like she often does, Baryard-Johnsson tells SVT.
When it came time for Sweden to penultimate, Jens Fredrikson had the opportunity to secure the gold medal for Sweden with an impeccable jump. Big Brother Fredrikson succeeded and Sweden took the historic gold medal with one rider to spare.
– This is so unbelievable that it is hard to believe. When do you win the gold medal with only one contestant left?
Peter Frederickson I finally came out to Sweden in the team competition.