Radu Prigoreanu, known also as the “Extreme Breeder” in the Romanian pigeon racing scene, solidified his reputation in the 2022 season by securing first place at the International Super Marathon within the prestigious World Best Pigeons competition. This event brings together Romanian breeders and the elite of European pigeon fanciers, providing an exceptional platform for evaluating birds trained in the art of long-distance flight.
Since his debut in pigeon racing, Radu Prigoreanu has adopted an approach focused exclusively on the marathon category, where selection criteria are extremely rigorous. He emphasized birds with outstanding physical qualities and robust immunity, selecting for breeding only those individuals that had previously proven themselves as exceptional flyers.
The pigeon “Cherry,” aptly named “the new international star in the Super Marathon category,” demonstrated her exceptional flying abilities from a young age. In her debut year, she achieved an impressive eighth place in the National Marathon Grand Prix, and subsequently, over three consecutive seasons, she accumulated an impressive record by participating in races with distances exceeding 1000 km.
Among the remarkable results achieved by “Cherry” and Radu Prigoreanu are:
- 1st place at International Super Marathon World Best Pigeons
- 1st place at National Marathon Extrem
- 1st place at National Marathon Breeder, 2-year Record
- 1st place at National Marathon Breeder, 3-year Record
- 2nd place at National Marathon Young Birds
- 2nd place at National Marathon Mature Birds, 2-year Record
- 2nd place at National Marathon Breeder, 2-year Record
- 2nd place at National Marathon Breeder
- 2nd place at National Ace Marathon Mature Birds, 2-year Record
- 3rd place at National Marathon Mature Birds, 3-year Record
- 3rd place at National Marathon Breeder
These exceptional results not only confirm the outstanding qualities of the pigeon “Cherry” but also underscore Radu Prigoreanu's undeniable talent and experience in the field of pigeon racing, establishing him as a respected name among enthusiasts of the sport.