Sweden's Show Jumping Team Concludes Performances at European Championships
Sweden's equestrian team participated in the European Show Jumping Championships, finishing without medals.
- • Sweden competed at the European Show Jumping Championships from July 15 to 20 in A Coruña, Spain.
- • Five Swedish riders participated, both individually and as a team.
- • Belgium won the team gold medal in the competition.
- • Wilma Hellström and her horse Cicci made a notable effort but did not medal individually.
Key details
The 2025 European Show Jumping Championships, held in A Coruña, Spain, from July 15 to July 20, saw five Swedish riders competing both individually and as a team. The event concluded with Belgium winning the team gold medal. Among the Swedish competitors was Wilma Hellström, who rode her one-eyed horse, Cicci, in the individual finals. Despite a strong performance, they did not secure a medal in the individual competition. Photographs of the event, capturing both the action and atmosphere, were taken by Dagens Nyheters photographer, Pi Frisk, showcasing the talents on display. The championships highlighted significant moments for Swedish equestrian sports, though the team did not achieve podium finishes.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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