Henrik von Eckermann explained
| Henrik von Eckermann |
| Fullname: | Henrik von Eckermann |
| Discipline: | Jumping |
| Birth Date: | 1981 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Nyköping, Sweden |
| Height: | 1.86m (06.1feet) |
| Weight: | 66kg (146lb) |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Henrik von Eckermann (born 25 May 1981) is a Swedish Olympic show jumping rider.[1] [2] He has competed at four Summer Olympics (in 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024). His best individual Olympic placements came in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo when he won gold in the team and placed 4th in the individual competition.
Career
Henrik participated at the 2014 World Equestrian Games and at four European Show Jumping Championships (in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015). He won a team bronze at the 2013 Europeans held in Herning, Denmark. Meanwhile, his current best individual result is 5th place from the 2011 European Championships. Henrik also participated at three editions of the Show Jumping World Cup finals (in 2013, 2016 and 2017). His biggest success came in 2017, when he placed 3rd in the finals, behind McLain Ward and Romain Duguet.
Family and personal life
Von Eckermann is descended from the noble von Eckermann family.
He married Swiss showjumper Janika Sprunger in 2022. Together they have a son born in 2021.[3] They own stables in Kessel, Netherlands. Von Eckermann was previously based near Bonn, Germany.[4] [5]
Major results
Olympic Games
World Equestrian Games / World Championships
- 2014, Caen 6th in team competition, 38th individually (with Gotha FRH)
- 2018, Mill Spring 2nd in team competition (with Mary Lou)
- 2022, Herning 1st in both team competition and individually (with King Edward)
European Championships
- 2001, Gijón (Young Riders) 18th individually (with Chess)
- 2002, Copenhagen (Young Riders) 2nd in team competition, 25th individually (with Chess)
- 2009, Windsor 8th in team competition, 46th individually (with Montender)
- 2011, Madrid 5th in both team competition and individually (with Coupe de Coeur)
- 2013, Herning 3rd in team competition, 27th individually (with Gotha FRH)
- 2015, Aachen 9th in team competition, 19th individually (with Gotha FRH)
- 2017, Gothenburg 2nd in team competition (with Mary Lou)
Notes and References
- Web site: Henrik von Eckermann . Rio2016 . September 16, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160922235910/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athlete/henrik-von-eckermann . September 22, 2016 .
- Web site: Henrik von Eckermann at FEI. FEI. September 16, 2016.
- Web site: 2022-10-15 . Hubby Henrik Heading to Oslo . 2024-08-10 . FEI.org . en.
- Web site: Janika SPRUNGER . 2024-08-10 . bios.fei.org.
- Web site: Henrik VON ECKERMANN . 2024-08-10 . bios.fei.org.
