Peder Fredricson facts for kids
Peder Fredricson in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm, Sweden during celebrations of the Swedish athletes returning from the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Peder Fredricson is a famous Swedish equestrian, which means he is a skilled horse rider. He was born on January 30, 1972, in Flen, Sweden. Peder is known for winning many medals in horse jumping competitions, including at the Olympic Games. He has competed in several Olympics, showing his talent in the sport.
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A Champion Horse Rider
Peder Fredricson is one of the top horse riders in the world. He competes in a sport called equestrianism, specifically show jumping. In show jumping, riders and their horses jump over a series of obstacles. It takes great skill, teamwork, and trust between the rider and the horse.
Olympic Success
Peder has had amazing success at the Olympic Games. He has won four Olympic medals for Sweden.
- At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, he won a silver medal in team jumping.
- At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he earned another silver medal, this time in individual jumping.
- At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Peder won two more medals. He took home a gold medal in team jumping and a silver medal in individual jumping.
He also competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, in a different equestrian event called eventing.
World and European Medals
Besides the Olympics, Peder has won many medals at other major championships.
- At the World Championships, he won a gold medal in team jumping in 2022. He also got a silver medal in team jumping in 2018.
- At the European Championships, Peder won a gold medal in individual jumping in 2017. He also won a silver medal in team jumping that same year. In 2021, he earned a bronze medal in individual jumping.
His Amazing Horses
Peder has ridden many talented horses throughout his career. Some of his most famous partners include:
- H&M All In
- H&M Christian K
- Catch me Not S
- Jumper d’Oase
- Thelma Hästak
These horses have helped him achieve his many victories.
Jerring Award
Peder Fredricson is very popular in Sweden. He won the Jerring Award twice, in 2016 and 2017. This award is given to the best Swedish athlete of the year, chosen by public vote. It shows how much people admire his achievements.
