Wendela Wiersema Takes Hirson by Storm: First Prize Against 1,850 Pigeons – and the Men Trail Behind

At just 28 years old, Wendela is no stranger to success. She grew up in Appingedam and discovered the magic of pigeons at the age of 10, flying in tandem with her younger sister. From there, her story took flight – quite literally.

While many of her competitors were settling into routine, Wendela pursued excellence on all fronts: graduating from VWO, recently completing her degree in Biological and Medical Research, and dominating the pigeon sport with an approach that is equal parts analytical and passionate.

She already holds multiple national titles as a youth competitor, and as an adult, she became National Loft Champion Young Birds in 2017 and 2021. But her ambitions don’t stop with victories. Wendela is also committed to shaping the future of pigeon racing through her role in the Dutch Section for Sport Experience, promoting inclusivity, fairness, and a better experience for fanciers of all ages and genders.

🚀 Hirson 2025 – A Flight to Remember

Wendela’s first bird (NL24-4720148) flew with razor-sharp precision and incredible power. She also claimed the 3rd, 6th, 22nd, 25th, 56th, 66th and many other early prizes. Fifteen of her pigeons ranked in the top 111 – a feat that’s the envy of the field.

👑 Outperforming the Men – Time and Again

Let’s not tiptoe around it: pigeon racing is still heavily male-dominated. And that makes Wendela’s consistent dominance even more impressive. While many veteran fanciers take pride in decades of experience, Wendela walks in, calculates, prepares... and wins.

“She makes it look easy,” whispered one fancier at the club. But it’s not luck. It’s talent. It’s training. It’s timing. And it’s tireless devotion to her birds.

The results from Hirson are just the latest proof. And they echo a pattern that’s becoming familiar: Wendela doesn’t just keep up with the men – she beats them. Repeatedly. Decisively. Gracefully.

🏆 Top Competitors – But No Match This Time

Yes, there were strong showings from:

• P. Wolf – 2nd prize
• M.M. Rittersma – 4th and 7th
• O.K. Everts – 8th, 10th, 15th
• Muurman-Jager, F.J. Bos, Elianne Wiersema – all impressive

But Wendela? She stood in a league of her own. Even the official Grootmeester ranking placed her 2nd – an elite acknowledgment of her total team performance. Yet anyone reading the sheet knows: this race had one real star.

✨ More Than a Champion – A Symbol of Change

Wendela isn’t just winning races. She’s changing the story. She proves that youth, intelligence, and passion can redefine what's possible in pigeon racing. She breaks stereotypes without making a fuss. She inspires without seeking attention. And she lifts the sport with every wingbeat from her loft.

She is, without question, a jewel of Dutch pigeon racing.

📣 Final Words From The Pigeon Boss