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Marathon specialist Chris Paauwe from Kruiningen once again proved why he is among Europe’s elite long-distance fanciers. On Friday, July 4th, 2025, a total of 1,188 pigeons were released from Bressols, France, for a grueling race back to Zeeland under tough northwesterly headwinds. Covering a distance of 858 kilometers, Chris’s incredible pigeon NL24‑8456294V flew home at 06:35:36, clocking a staggering average speed of 1174.759 m/min, leaving the entire competition far behind.

As The Pigeon Boss, Jan de Wijs, I've dedicated my life to the art and science of pigeon racing. Every champion knows that success isn't just about bloodlines or training; it's about mastering every single detail. I've spent decades perfecting feed regimens, training schedules, and breeding programs. But there was one critical element, often overlooked, that I knew could push my pigeons to even greater heights: the loft climate.

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!

In a sport where numbers often rule the game, where champions send truckloads of pigeons into the skies and battle for glory with entire teams of feathered athletes… one woman stood alone on Saturday, June 29th, 2025. Her name? Chantal Vredeveld.Her location? Eefde, the Netherlands.Her strategy? Just one pigeon.

Reeuwijk, June 28, 2025 – What unfolded this past Saturday in Section 5 was nothing short of extraordinary. With a massive 9,138 pigeons released under ideal conditions, one fancier dominated like never before: Comb. van Leeuwen & Son from Reeuwijk. A full-throttle demonstration of precision, preparation, and raw pigeon power.

They are on the road to the highlight of the season: Barcelona 2025, the Queen of all races that makes thousands of fanciers' hearts beat faster year after year. And this edition kicks off with a strong message: responsible transport and top-level care for our feathered athletes!

There are Saturdays when everything comes together – experience, strategy, preparation, and sheer quality. June 28th, 2025, was one of those days. The father-son duo RA Bakker & Son – Dolf and Ruud Bakker – delivered one of the most dominant victories of the season on the National Middle Distance race from Pont Saint Maxence.

On Friday, June 27th, 2025, all eyes were on the second international ZLU race from Agen. A massive 10,835 pigeons were released at 7:30 AM under perfect conditions: clear skies, light winds, and 20°C. And when the dust settled, one name reigned supreme…

Bas Strijbosch and Wout Spierings — known together as Strijbosch-Spierings — delivered one of the most impressive performances of the 2025 season. On the NPO race from Toury (28 June) they didn’t just win… they crushed the competition with a sensational 1st and 2nd prize against 2,764 pigeons!

Today is the day. The start of the second international showdown of the season: AGEN 2025! Early this morning, no less than 26,796 pigeons were released from the South of France. A monumental field made up of birds from:

Saturday, June 21st, 2025. A date that deserves a special place in the annals of European pigeon racing. While thousands of fanciers were watching the skies in anticipation, something remarkable was unfolding in the city of ’s-Hertogenbosch. On two completely different races — one short distance and one day-long test of endurance — Team van Oss proved why they are no ordinary loft, but a rising powerhouse in Dutch pigeon racing.

The first international marathon of 2025 delivered fireworks. And no one shone brighter than Jan Grootoonk from Bant, who claimed 1st National Pau with his brilliant hen FLEUR — a petite powerhouse with pedigree, performance and purpose.

Once again, Richard van den Bos from Stad aan ’t Haringvliet makes headlines in Dutch pigeon racing. On June 21, 2025, during the demanding race from Lamotte-Beuvron (487 km) against 4,381 pigeons in Afdeling 5, his cock NL23-9287637 stormed home first with a velocity of 1302.411 m/min — claiming the 1st prize! What followed was a masterclass in team performance and consistency.

Every now and then, something happens in pigeon sport that stops you in your tracks. A moment that hits you right in the heart. Because someone finally dares to say out loud what so many fanciers have been whispering for years. This week, that moment came when I read the honest and passionate statement from Kris Cleirbaut.

Saturday, June 14, 2025 – A historic day in the world of marathon pigeon racing. From the iconic South French release point St. Vincent Tyrosse, 1,107 pigeons took flight in Afdeling 8, facing 1,135 kilometers of challenging terrain, warm temperatures, and a northwest breeze.

Once again, Gino Clicque of Wevelgem writes his name in the history books. On June 16th, 2025, his incredible pigeon BE.23-3010465, better known as “ Golden Medard”, claimed 1st National Cahors against a field of 5,226 old birds. Covering the 712-kilometer course at a speed of 1,144 meters per minute, this wasn’t just a race — it was a statement.

In the fast-paced world of modern pigeon racing, precision is everything. One thousandth of a second can be the difference between first and forgotten. That’s why I — the Pigeon Boss — fully endorse and personally recommend the most advanced, reliable, and fancier-friendly timing system on the planet: the Benzing M3.

On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, the Dutch pigeon sport witnessed yet another masterclass performance. In a challenging mid-distance race from Brienne La Vieille (358.857 km), released at 06:45 under warm and mildly overcast skies, it was Team vd Pasch that once again rose above the competition.