The Unforgettable Victory of Richard van den Bos from Arras!
Jan de Wijs
Imagine this: the sky is cloudy, a gentle northwest wind is blowing, and the temperature is a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius. It’s May 19, 11:30 AM, and 9,760 pigeons take off from Arras, ready for a 208-kilometer flight to their home lofts. This sets the scene for an epic victory by none other than Richard van den Bos!
The Exciting Start:Out of 363 racing pigeon fanciers in Rayon West of Section 5 "South Holland," Richard was ready to make his mark on the race. His pigeons were on a mission, and they would accomplish it with great flair. Battling the wind for 208 kilometers!
Incredible Series of Top Prizes:
Richard's first pigeon landed at 13:59:36, achieving a speed of a staggering 1,391 meters per minute. But wait, it gets even better! Just three minutes later, his second pigeon arrived, followed by the third one within a minute. This led to a spectacular 1-2-3 victory!
A Showcase of Outstanding Performance:
And as if that wasn't enough, out of the 64 pigeons entered, no less than 50 won a prize. The full result of this phenomenal performance is as follows:
1, 2, 3, 10, 14, 16, 20, 31, 45, 53, 58, 76, 78, 80, 95, 96, 100, 104, 115, 161, 162, 286, 301, 304, 341, 350, 492, 496, 513, 545, 570, 616, 711, 727, 796, 859, 1064, 1072, 1260, 1338, 1375, 1545, 1566, 1573, 1900, 2744, 2925, 2940, 3168, 3194.
Richard van den Bos has once again proven why he belongs to the top of the pigeon racing sport. His knowledge, dedication, and unconditional care for his pigeons have led to an unparalleled achievement. This victory is a promise for the upcoming national races, where we will undoubtedly hear from Richard again.
We wholeheartedly congratulate Richard on this spectacular achievement. Do you have congratulations or comments? Leave them at the bottom of this blog, and we will ensure they reach Richard. This was a day never to be forgotten in the world of pigeon racing. Congratulations, Richard, and here's to many more successes!
Until the next blog!
Jan de Wijs
Blogger and Racing Pigeon Expert
