Phenomenal Results for Eijerkamp-Paalman in Mid-Distance Flight from Chalons en Champagne, France (389 km)

24/06/2024

Phenomenal Results for Eijerkamp-Paalman in Mid-Distance Flight from Chalons en Champagne, France (389 km) 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 etc against 11,002 pigeons.

Weather Conditions
The race from Chalons en Champagne, France (389 km), was initially scheduled for Saturday but was postponed to Sunday due to rain in France. The wind was from the southwest, providing a tailwind and promising high speeds.
A total of 84 pigeons were entered in this race by the Eijerkamp-Paalman combination.
 
Race Day
On Sunday, under improved weather conditions, the pigeons were released. The tailwind from the southwest enabled the pigeons to achieve high speeds, making it an exhilarating race. Given the pigeons' excellent form in recent weeks, expectations were high.
 
Results
The race yielded a phenomenal result, with four pigeons arriving simultaneously. Out of the 84 pigeons entered, 52 (62%) made it into the results list, showcasing the exceptional performance of the team.
 
Provincial Results
The Eijerkamp-Paalman pigeons achieved outstanding placements provincially, competing against 11.002 pigeons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 23, 25, 44, 49, 50, 62, 76, 93, 132 etc

This race from Chalons en Champagne highlighted the superb conditioning and competitive edge of the Eijerkamp-Paalman pigeons. Despite the initial delay due to weather, the pigeons delivered an exceptional performance, cementing their status as top competitors.
 
Top Performers
- 1^st Pigeon: NL22-8228978NL22-8228978 "Puck"
  - Father: An inbred of the legendary Don Leo"Don Leo"
  - Mother: A daughter of Olympic Leo"Olympic Leo"

- 3^rd Pigeon: NL22-8229086NL22-8229086 "Evelyne"
  - Father: Olympiade Stefaan"Olympiade Stefaan"
  - Mother: Roulette"Roulette"

- 4^th Pigeon: NL23-9082674NL23-9082674 
  - Father: From good friend Marco Zandvoort
  - Mother: A cross of a Heremans-Ceusters pigeon and one of Arnold Paalman's old breed