The stands were packed and the energy electric as nine nations lined up for the CSIO5* Agria Falsterbo Nations Cup — but it was the Swedish team who delivered the ultimate performance, claiming victory in front of their home crowd in spectacular fashion.

Round One: Four Teams Tied at the Top

The first round saw elite teams from the USA, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Brazil, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Argentina compete over a demanding course. Billy Twomey (IRL) set the tone early with the first clear round of the day.

By the end of the first round, four teams were tied with just four penalties each:

USA – 4 pts in 217.76 sec (Chef d’équipe: Robert Ridland)

Ireland – 4 pts in 221.40 sec (Chef d’équipe: Dr. Guy Hodgson)

Switzerland – 4 pts in 222.03 sec (Chef d’équipe: Peter van der Waaij)

Sweden – 4 pts in 224.43 sec (Chef d’équipe: Henrik Ankarcrona)

Argentina, finishing ninth after round one, did not return for the second round.

Round Two: Swedish Precision Seals the Deal

The battle intensified in round two, with top performances and dramatic moments. Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann(Minute Man) and Amanda Landeblad (Springfield 21) both delivered flawless double clears. Petronella Anderssonmade a strong comeback with a clean round after an unlucky four faults at the water in round one.

Peder Fredricson and Alcapone des Carmille posted two solid rounds, both with four faults, but their scores were not needed as only the top three scores counted.

The USA kept the pressure high with a double clear from Spencer Smith (HHS Seattle), while Billy Twomey continued his form with a second clear for Ireland. But the Swedish team, fueled by the roaring home crowd, edged ahead with consistency and precision — sealing an emotional and well-deserved victory.

Final Standings:
🥇 1. Sweden 4-0 / 221,26sec
🥈 2. USA 4-4 / 219,71sec
🥉 3. Ireland 4-4 / 224,94

A memorable afternoon for the Swedish team, who stood proudly on the top step of the podium as their national anthem echoed through Falsterbo. Despite the rain that fell throughout the day, the atmosphere remained electric as the home crowd celebrated a well-deserved victory.