Amanda Landeblad Selected for 2025 European Equestrian Championships
Amanda Landeblad will represent Sweden in the upcoming European Equestrian Championships, marking her championship debut.
Key Points
- • Landeblad selected for Sweden's equestrian team at the European Championships from July 16-20.
- • This will be her championship debut at age 34.
- • Sweden is the reigning European champion, having won in 2023.
- • Coach Henrik Ankarcrona highlights the selection's significance for future competitions.
Amanda Landeblad, a 34-year-old equestrian from Kumla, has been officially selected to represent Sweden at the 2025 European Equestrian Championships in La Coruna, Spain, scheduled from July 16 to 20. This event will mark Landeblad's championship debut, despite her extensive international experience in the sport.
Previously, Landeblad struggled to secure a place on the national team for major championships, but her selection this year signifies a pivotal moment in her career. Sweden's national coach, Henrik Ankarcrona, emphasized the importance of this year’s selections, highlighting that they will not only impact the upcoming European Championships but also set the stage for the World Championships, which will serve as qualifiers for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Ankarcrona expressed confidence in defending Sweden’s title, as the team is the reigning European champion after their victory in Milan in 2023.
Landeblad will be competing with her horse, For Killy, with whom she has had considerable success in the past. The anticipation around Landeblad's performance is high, as both the athlete and her horse prepare for this major international competition.