If there is one fancier who continues to rewrite the rulebook of modern pigeon racing, it is the grandmaster from Born: Huub Hermans. Following a phenomenal 2025 season in which he was crowned 1st General Champion of Afdeling Limburg, the “Hermans Express” thundered ahead at full throttle throughout 2026.
Delivering extraordinary prize percentages, multiple Teletext positions, and unmatched team consistency, Huub once again turned the province of Limburg upside down. In this review, we showcase his top 8 most impressive performances of 2026 (based on the races with the highest bird entry counts), explore his background, and highlight his premier breeding stock ahead of the upcoming auction season!
The Top 8 Performances of Huub Hermans in 2026
Huub Hermans excels not only at clocking early individual birds, but at putting down breathtaking loft performances across the board. Here are his top 8 racing results of 2026, ranked by the largest numbers of competing pigeons:
Sourdun (328 km) – 6,896 pigeons (Provincial Afdeling Limburg)
Results: 30th, 38th, 50th, 104th, 163rd, 196th, 260th, 309th, 519th, 537th…
Loft Performance: A magnificent display of team strength, securing 27 prizes from 36 basketed birds (a 75% prize rate!). Pure dominance on the provincial stage.
Reims (235 km) – 8,572 pigeons (Provincial Afdeling Limburg)
Results: 3rd and 40th Provincial!
Loft Performance: Huub launched the season with razor-sharp precision, taking 20 prizes from 36 birds and setting the tone for the rest of the year.
Issoudun (532 km) – 4,893 pigeons (Provincial Afdeling Limburg)
Results: 5th, 38th, 53rd, 67th, 107th, 116th, 227th, 252nd…
Loft Performance: When it comes to the one-day long distance, Huub is in a class of his own. Scoring 16 prizes from 24 birds (66.7% prize rate), he proved that his squad thrives as the miles stack up.
Reims Young Birds (235 km) – 4,130 pigeons (Provincial Afdeling Limburg)
Results: 62nd, 103rd, 164th, 185th, 261st, 373rd… (1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the club!)
Loft Performance: The young generation made their mark immediately, seizing 19 prizes from 31 basketed birds (over 61% prize rate) with speeds reaching up to 1,426 m/min.
Argenton (585 km) – 2,759 pigeons (Provincial Afdeling Limburg)
Results: 1st Provincial Victory! (Claimed by NL22-8647503M at a sensational speed of 1,732 m/min), followed by 23rd, 82nd, and 85th provincial.
Loft Performance: A masterclass on a classic long-distance battle, landing 27 birds in the upper tier of the official result sheet.
Issoudun One-Day Long Distance (532 km) – 1,379 pigeons (NPO / Zone)
Results: 6th NPO Issoudun!
Loft Performance: 9 prizes scored from 20 basketed birds during a grueling, fair weather contest.
Issoudun National – 21,046 pigeons (National Compuclub Ranking)
Results: 406th, 936th, 1,251st, 1,326th, 1,418th…
Loft Performance: On the highest national stage, Huub locked in 10 prizes from 16 basketed pigeons (62.5% prize rate), led by his standout racing hen NL25-2092433V.
Sens (360 km) – Samenspel SPC
Results: 2nd, 5th, 11th, 17th, 29th…
Loft Performance: On a tough race day, Huub recorded a staggering 67% prize rate (16 prizes from 24 entries) and took top honors in the federation rankings.
Key Breeding Lines & Stars to Watch:
Mister Teletext 369 (NL21-1389369): The pride of Born. Winner of 4th NPO Lorris (2,482 b.) and 7th NPO Melun (11,596 b.), passing on his extraordinary speed and orientation to future generations.
The Teletext Couple & Blue Magic Line: The dynasty responsible for dozens of Teletext cards, Olympiad representatives, and national winners across Europe.
Mister Chalons 313 (NL24-8580313): 1st Ace Pigeon Middle Distance Limburg and 6th National Ace Pigeon NPO. Bred directly from the Meindert de Jong super pair x full sister National Harry.
The Special National Couple: The power combination of National Vichy (1st Nat. Sector 1B Vichy) x Jaira (1e Nat. Sector IV Lorris from C. & G. Koopman). Their offspring flew straight into national and NPO top rankings in 2026!
Conclusion
In 2026, Huub Hermans demonstrated once again that his colony stands among the absolute world elite of pigeon racing. From fast sprint races to demanding middle and long-distance classics, the athletes from Born deliver time after time.
Are you looking to strengthen your loft with proven winning genetics and elite athletic mentality? Be sure to keep a close eye on the upcoming Huub Hermans auctions!
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Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
