When raw passion, relentless selection, and genuine pigeon wizardry collide, you get the unmistakable hallmark of Huub Hermans. Nestled in the racing hotbed of Born, this maestro has turned pigeon racing into an absolute art form. Last weekend, the skies opened up, and the master struck again with a racing masterclass that leaves no doubt: whenever you talk about the elite, Hermans Pigeons set the pace.
This is sport in its purest, most exhilarating form. No gimmicks, no fluff, just world-class feathered athletes fighting for every second on the clock and delivering pure joy to everyone who loves pigeon racing.
The Demolition of Rethel
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the racing crates swung open in Rethel, France, for the provincial N34 sprint test. At precisely 08:30 AM, 1,154 birds from Afdeling 4 Flight Zone 2 Mid Limburg surged skyward on a 200-kilometer sprint directly into the heart of Limburg. With crisp air and an honest, honest racing line, there were zero handouts. Every meter had to be conquered on pure lung capacity, muscle tone, and razor-sharp orientation.
What followed back at the lofts in Born was nothing short of an aerial blitzkrieg:
54% pure strike rate: Huub basketed 50 birds and clocked 27 rock-solid prizes straight onto the official score sheet. More than one out of every two birds claimed a prize card.
Speed to burn: The first Hermans racer hit the antennas at a blistering 1,448 meters per minute to grab 9th place overall.
The famous lightning wave: Seconds later, the sky rained blue and cheq plumage, hammering home 11th, 13th, 14th, and 15th prizes in an instant. That means five birds in the top 15 against the entire federation.
Total board coverage: Eleven racers finished in the top 53, with fourteen birds booked inside the first 114 positions.
That is how you dismantle a race. That is the unmatched adrenaline rush of seeing top athletes drop out of the sky like lead weights, exactly where you want them.
The Top 5 Provincial Performances of the Season
Consistently dominating the largest provincial releases in Afdeling Limburg is the signature of Hermans Pigeons. Here is the official roll of honor from this season:
Sens (363 km) Afdeling Limburg:
Prizes: 2, 60, 144, 202, 403, 688, 725 and more against 11,443 pigeons. A breathtaking 2nd Provincial podium finish, scoring 24 prizes from 59 basketed birds (40.7% prize rate).
Sourdun Edition II (328 km) Afdeling Limburg:
Prizes: 63, 105, 116, 136, 234, 244, 269, 303, 390, 514, 606, 655, 679, 911 and more against 14,304 pigeons. An extraordinary display of depth with 45 prizes from 65 basketed birds (69.2% prize rate).
Reims (235 km) Afdeling Limburg:
Prizes: 3, 40, 286, 339, 352, 429, 508, 512, 568, 576, 681, 711, 722, 725 and more against 8,572 pigeons. A glittering 3rd Provincial bronze spot and 20 prizes from 36 birds (55.5% prize rate).
Sourdun Edition I (328 km) Afdeling Limburg:
Prizes: 30, 38, 50, 104, 163, 196, 260, 309, 519, 537, 618, 626, 667 and more against 6,896 pigeons. Pure loft strength scoring 27 prizes from 36 basketed birds (75.0% prize rate).
Issoudun (532 km) Afdeling Limburg:
Prizes: 5, 38, 53, 67, 107, 116, 227, 252, 301, 322, 359 and more against 4,893 pigeons. Masterful one-day long-distance flying with 16 prizes from 24 basketed birds (66.7% prize rate).
The Forge of Champions: Bloodlines That Never Lie
Behind these fireworks stands decades of uncompromising selection. Huub has built an ironclad genetic dynasty centered on pillars such as the world-famous Teletext Couple, the foundation sire Blue Magic, the incredible Super 015, and the celebrated Mister Teletext 369.
Alongside his wife Diana, Huub maintains an immaculate system built around trust, peak vitality, and strict loft routines. These birds possess the rare combination of an iron will, a relentless motor, and the unmistakable instinct to hunt down the leading edge of every convoy.
Worldwide Triumph: Winning Across the Globe
The ultimate proof of breeding greatness lies in how your stock performs in hands across the globe. From classic sprint races to grueling cross-continent marathons, Hermans Pigeons leave an indelible footprint everywhere they land:
Olympiad Royalty in Poland: Artur and Daniel Kinder soared to 3rd Olympic Pigeon Poland Category E and 6th overall in Europe at the Romania Olympiad with direct descendants of Super 015 and the Teletext Breeding Couple.
National Victory in Austria: Ljubivoje and Sandra Markovic took 1st National Pétange over 785 grueling kilometers with 100% Hermans genetics, alongside multiple Olympiad selections.
Global One Loft Race Glory: Whether fighting the heat in the Victoria Falls World Challenge in Zimbabwe or triumphing over 1,145 kilometers in the brutal Lang Lang Buana final in Indonesia with 75% Hermans blood, these genetics are built to conquer any climate.
National Ace Pigeons in the Low Countries: Renowned champions like Kris Cleirbaut and Leon van Hintum have struck gold with Hermans lines, winning top national ace rankings and teletext positions.
Get Ready for the Upcoming Auction Season
For ambitious fanciers aiming to turn their breeding loft into an engine of pure speed and resilience, the road clearly leads to Born.
With the international auction season fast approaching, demand for genuine Hermans Pigeons genetics is soaring. When you tap into bloodlines that breed winners generation after generation across the entire globe, you are investing in proven racing aristocracy. Keep your sights fixed on Huub Hermans, because this high-flying powerhouse is just getting started!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
