On July 6th, 2025, the Belgian pigeon sport once again witnessed greatness in motion. From a total of 4,689 pigeons, one single bird rose above them all BE24-6163002, better known as “Mr Great Wall”. Bred and raced by the talented duo Alicia Cleirbaut & Goovaerts, this pigeon stormed to 1st place with a top velocity of 1321.8647 m/min over a distance of 663.532 km. A world-class performance!
A New Champion Is Born: Meet “Mr Great Wall”
Clocked at 15:01:58, “Mr Great Wall” outclassed the competition in style. This wasn’t just a win it was a statement. Trained, bred and raced with precision and passion, this cock has written his name in the books of modern pigeon racing.
And with a name like “Mr Great Wall”, expectations were high… and he delivered.
Power Pedigree: Built for Glory
Behind every champion is a golden lineage, and Mr Great Wall is no exception.
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Sire: “Noyoman”, one of Kris Cleirbaut’s top performers. 2nd National Ace Pigeon KBDB Middle Distance (4 races) 2021, 3rd National Ace KBDB Allround 2024, and son of none other than “Olympic Jan” – 1st Olympiad Pigeon Cat. B Brussels 2017.
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Dam: “Wit Blauwe Scherre” from Carl Lambrechts, one of Belgium’s most respected breeders. She’s the mother of multiple top racers and stems from the world-class line of “Son 56” and “Mother Gebroken Poot”, ranked 3rd Best PIPA pigeon in 2020.
“Mr Great Wall” isn’t just fast—he’s genetically engineered for success.
Alicia Cleirbaut: A Rising Star with Her Father’s Eye for Perfection
Let’s take a moment to highlight something rare and inspiring. Alicia Cleirbaut, co-winner of this race, is one of the very few young female fanciers at the top of the game. Her role in this victory cannot be overstated. In a world still dominated by men, Alicia proves that talent, dedication and passion have no gender.
But there’s more behind her success. All pigeons raced by Alicia are bred by her father Kris Cleirbaut, who not only supplies her with top bloodlines but also personally mentors her down to the finest details of the sport. As Kris himself puts it:
“Alicia has inherited my eye for detail and I couldn’t be more proud.”
With her growing skills and her father’s guidance, Alicia is rising fast and this victory with “Mr Great Wall” is likely just the beginning of an incredible story.
From Montargis to Glory: Not Their First Masterstroke
This latest triumph didn’t come out of the blue.
Just weeks earlier, Team Cleirbaut made headlines with a mind-blowing result on Montargis:
🥇 1st, 2nd and 4th Provincial against 7,277 pigeons!
That race was a true masterclass in dominance. Sharp selection, strategic planning, and a team of super-athletes. That momentum clearly carried forward into this new victory. Cleirbaut & Goovaerts don’t just win they set the standard.
The Rivals: A Fierce Top 10 Battle
The top of the result sheet was stacked with familiar names and big performances:
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Freddy & Jacq Vandenheede stunned with no less than four pigeons in the Top 10 (positions 5, 7, 8, and 9). That’s no accident it's top-tier consistency!
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Johan De Vroe (2nd place) and Derycke Geert & Wannes (3rd place) also delivered strong results with speeds over 1315 m/min.
It was a high-speed battle across Flanders, but “Mr Great Wall” reigned supreme.
Race Summary
- 📍 Distance (winner): 663.532 km
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🕕 Liberation time: 06:45
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🌤️ Weather: Clear skies, mild southwest wind – ideal racing conditions
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🕊️ Participants: 4,689 pigeons
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🚀 Winning speed: 1321.8647 m/min
Full Top 10 Rankings
- Cleirbaut Alicia & Goovaerts – Putte
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Johan De Vroe – Moorslede
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Derycke Geert & Wannes – Mesen
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Van Gaver Tom & Marnik – Moorslede
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Vandenheede Freddy & Jacq – Zingem
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Veulemans Ludwig – Halen
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Vandenheede Freddy & Jacq – Zingem
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Vandenheede Freddy & Jacq – Zingem
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Vandenheede Freddy & Jacq – Zingem
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Vermassen David – Gavere
The Pigeon Boss Connection
We at PigeonBoss.com have been following Kris Cleirbaut and his family for years and with good reason. We’ve already proudly promoted some of their auctions and seen first-hand the talent, professionalism and class this loft brings to the sport.
This isn’t just a loft—it’s a dynasty in the making. And with “Mr Great Wall” now in the spotlight, the world will remember their name.
Respect, Class, and Championship Quality
Success in pigeon racing is never random. It’s the result of vision, effort, knowledge, and above all trust in your pigeons.
Cleirbaut & Goovaerts have proven once again that they’re not just participating. They’re leading. And with a rocket like “Mr Great Wall” on their team, this may just be the beginning of something even greater.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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