Melun Andrezel 23-08-2025 – Alex van Zomeren crowns himself Emperor of Section 7
The race in numbers On August 23, 2025, Section 7 sent 3,738 pigeons to Melun Andrezel. At 10:00 AM, the baskets opened and the contest over 415 km was on.…
Patrick Boeckx Pigeons: The David vs. Goliath story every fancier must read
You know the type. The quiet man in the clubhouse. No big mouth, no fancy words, and above all: no baskets piled high with pigeons. While the guys from the…
Kris Cleirbaut, Putte Writes History Again, Melun 2025
Race Data – Melun Union Antwerpen Oost set course from Melun on September 6th, 2025. 1160 young pigeons from 54 fanciers were released at 08:00. Distance to Putte: 302.326 km.…
The Architect Behind the Name: The Real Story of Sabrina Brugmans Pigeons
If you have been following the Belgian national middle distance races over the last decade, you have undoubtedly seen the name at the top of the sheet. Sabrina Brugmans Pigeons…
The Code Of The Klamper: Why Cor de Heijde Racing Pigeons are the undisputed kings of the marathon
When you enter the village of Made in the Netherlands, you are entering the heart of long distance racing. This is the home of Cor de Heijde, a man who…
Benny Steveninck Pigeons, Built on “Chipo”, Proven by Championships.
In Racing Pigeons, respect is not given for one good hit. Respect is earned when your name keeps coming back in championships, season after season, with different pigeons and different…
H. Mookhoek & Son (Breskens) – Two Weeks in a Row 1st Provincial
A Rare Achievement Where The Pigeon Boss Takes His Hat Off! Roye – The Hard Facts On August 23rd, 2025, the fanciers of Zeeland ’96 faced the race from Roye.…
Derksen & van de Keuken Dominate Again: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 23 Prizes from Châteaudun – A World-Class Loft in Top Form
Châteaudun 2025 will go down in the books! The fanciers Derksen & van de Keuken from Almelo once again proved why they are considered among the finest one-day long distance…
Jay Lissenberg, Utrecht: The Quiet Force Behind the Marathon Pigeon Racing Revolution in 2025
Some fanciers win races, but others create lasting legacies. Jay Lissenberg certainly belongs to the latter group. Without any fanfare or boastful declarations, Jay has meticulously built a pigeon line…
Esther Vereecke Pigeons: From National Breakthrough To Modern Middle Distance Power
Esther Vereecke does not run a giant show loft. There is no endless row of aviaries, no army of helpers. In Beerzel, a small part of Putte in Belgium, she…
