Eckermann Wins Speed Class in Verona
Henrik von Eckermann took the top spot at the CSI5*-W Jumping Verona, finishing error-free in 57.65 seconds.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Equestrian
Henrik von Eckermann rode Iliana to victory in the speed class at the CSI5*-W Jumping Verona on the second day of competition. The pair finished error-free in 57.65 seconds, ahead of Emanuele Gaudiano and Esteban de Hus.
Why it matters
The result adds another top finish to Eckermann's record in top-level show jumping, following his 2022 win in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix at Fieracavalli. Speed classes reward both clear rounds and time, making the close margins among the top three a notable measure of competitive depth.
Eckermann and Iliana posted an error-free round in 57.65 seconds, while the top three finishers were separated by less than one second across 41 pairs over 1.50m hurdles. The extraction does not include results beyond third place.
The players
Henrik von Eckermann
Swedish show jumper who rode Iliana to the win and previously claimed the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix at Fieracavalli in 2022.
Emanuele Gaudiano
Italian show jumper who finished second in the speed class riding Esteban de Hus.
Richard Vogel
German show jumper who finished third in the speed class riding Baxxter 4.
The details
The speed class, featuring 1.50m hurdles, opened the second day of the CSI5*-W Jumping Verona in Verona, Italy. Eckermann entered sixth in the order and set the benchmark that Gaudiano, Vogel and the remaining competitors could not beat.
Timeline
2022: Eckermann won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix at Fieracavalli.
Saturday afternoon: The speed class was held at the CSI5*-W Jumping Verona.
Season Trajectory
Eckermann's win follows his 2022 victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix at Fieracavalli, a result that marked his prior high point in the world-level circuit. The speed class outcome adds to his record in top international competition without changing the standings of the broader season.
The Verona result sets a time benchmark of 57.65 seconds for future speed classes on the CSI5*-W circuit, which riders will track when planning course strategy. Gaudiano and Vogel's close finishes show how narrowly placings can separate at this level.
The takeaway
Close finishes like the top three separated by under one second show that speed classes reward precise timing as much as clear rounds. Following results from such events helps readers track which riders are performing consistently across the season.
Further reading
Explore more Equestrian coverage for the wider show-jumping circuit and rider profiles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chronofhorse.
