When the basket doors open for the toughest classics on the racing calendar, pigeon racing shows its true beauty. Marathon races demand the absolute utmost from both human and animal: pure character, unbreakable stamina, and razor-sharp preparation. In Made, Netherlands, fancier Rex de Leeuw, racing under the banner of Lions Pigeons, has proven what is possible when passion and craftsmanship converge. Driven by immense joy, a healthy dose of pure bravado, and unconditional love for the sport, he has been dominating national and international results for years.