Women raising the Swedish jump – Sport

Men and women participate in different sports, on an equal footing, but for several years, male runners have clearly dominated in the larger context of jumping obstacles. Peder Fredricson is still the big star after the World Cup, World Cup and European Championship medals, Henrik von Eckermann, the top ranked Swede, and Fredrik Jönsson, made a breakthrough in the World Cup. World. Before that, Rolf-Göran Bengtsson did a lot of things.

Malin Baryard Johnsson has managed to sign the national team as the only woman in the recent championships.

At the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Sweden sent only one team of women, which could well be repeated this summer or at least one team made up mostly of women.

Do you have the chance at the European Championship?

In August, the European Championships will be held in Rotterdam and, as Sweden has already qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Henrik Ankarcrona of the federation will give the young riders the chance to win the Championship program.

Five riders between the ages of 25 and 28 stand out – and all are in place at the International Horse Show in the Friends Arena in recent days.

Stephanie Holmén was a reserve in the last World Cup team and Irma Karlsson was in discussions for a place for a long time.

Both continued to deliver when they were lucky in the World Cup. Holmen arrived five in Stuttgart and Karlsson took a big step forward to the World Cup final in Gothenburg with a third place finish in Madrid on Sunday.

Add Petronella Andersson's pretty cool sixth place in Verona and there's a lot to say about the "Girl Power" in Swedish jumping right now.

"Like me, a little bullshit"

There is a very strong band going on. They are like me, little bullshit. Malin Baryard Johnsson said, "They only have one thing in mind, that is their future and their success.

The Ankarcrona collaborator sees great potential in the new generation and he is pleased to find that the runners have understood the importance of a good organization, a long term thinking and of relationships with trusted employees.

Irma Karlsson:

I try to keep the widest possible width on my horses. I like to own my own bet, as far as it goes, I try to own and keep my horses. One day I will have to sell to buy new, but then, it is only for business and investment.

I do it full time and I have a good team around me. You must also be a little humble about the task and understand that it's not just yourself. You must have good horses, a good hunter, a good veterinarian, a good coach, a coach … You are the central point that must ensure that all the little details work. In the end, one can not blame but take all the responsibility himself.

Lifting of Ankarcrona

TT: How can you stay at the highest level in a very tough international competition?

I think as long as you have a plan and you're pretty dedicated, do it all and have good horses, it can work. At the same time, one is not better than one's best horse. As long as you follow a red line, have a plan, that's possible.

Irma Karlsson emphasizes that Henrik Ankarcrona contributed to his success and that of other women.

It's very good to see the potential, not just the black and white results. Henrik also gives us the chance. Then it's up to you to seize the opportunity when you get it.

TT: Can you assume that in the near future you will take over in the national team?

It is clear that you want to get there, we all want it, but there is still a long way to go. Then we'll see if we all end up there. We five all have different conditions, come from different places, live in different places and are different as individuals.

TT: Is the future of the Swedish jump light?

I think so