Emile Denys Of Belgium

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Emile Denys is one of the greatest masters of the sport of long distance pigeon racing and in the opinion of many amongst the top three Barcelona flyers since the race's origin. He was one of the famous Denys Brothers who in 1969 were so outstanding in national racing that the great pigeonologist Piet De Weerd said that the Denys loft was the second best in Belgium. De Weerd made his announcement in 1970 and because of his standing amongst the world's pigeon community the Denys name came to the fore.

 

One of Emile Denys notable achievements was his ability to successfully nominate pigeons to win the Belgium Golden Wing Award on a number of occasions. This award was conceived by the Barcelona Club of Brugge in order to equalize the competition from Barcelona. With fanciers sending one or a few entries and other fanciers basketing 50, 100 or more it was felt that a single bird nomination would be more equal. Thus one entrant alone was nominated i.e. a 'One Bird International'. It followed that Emile Denys won the competition in 1982 and 1986 with a father and son combination named 'Tee' and 'Playboy'. On another occasion 'Tee' was runner up. The odds against the latter achievements are tremendous and the fact that Denys was so successful implied he was one of the great masters of the sport.

 

His success at nominating winners of the Golden Wing Award are not alone the reason for his appearance in this series. For other results of the Denys strain in high class competition reveals 1st International St.Vincent in 1969 with 'Bliksem'; 1st International Narbonne with 'Prins' in 1974; 1st, 2nd and 3rd National St.Vincent (hens) in 1974. During that period Emile Denys was crowned General Champion of All Belgium KBDB from a total of 97,000 other fanciers. Then in 1983 Deny won 1st International Hens Perpignan with 'Blue Perpignan'. A great pigeon which flew from Perpignan 5 times in total.

 

Perhaps Denys best racer was the famous 'Tee' whom many consider was the greatest Barcelona racer ever. He flew Barcelona 5 times and each time he was in the prizes. Being officially recognized as the best from the Spanish racepoint for the years 1978- 1982. In Belgium Nationals from Barcelona 'Tee' scored 2nd, 3rd, 24th, and 69th as well as 4th, 8th, 46th, and 102nd in the Internationals. Competing against entries of between 12,200 and 15,600 of the best pigeons in Europe. 'Tees' son 'Playboy' scored 2nd National Barcelona and 5th International as well as the Golden Wing Award in 1986.

 

Apparently the Denys base were Vandevelde but Stichelbauts were introduced and this proved to be a stroke of breeding genius for from the cross came the great producer 'Remi' who left his mark upon this outstanding strain. Other bloodlines were apparently introduced over the years such as Vanbruaene and Cattrysse which added to the ongoing development of the strain which continued to win for the founder and others in many countries. Yes, this is one of the great strains since the origins of the sport and in this brief introduction or tribute there is not the space to illustrate its successes wherever it has taken root. No wonder Emile Denys is known throughout Europe as 'Mr. Long Distance"

 

The following are the 1st positions obtained by the Deny team, at National and International level from various race points, followed by results from Barcelona:

1st National Limoges Derby 1966

1st National Limoges OB 1966

1st National St-Vincent 1969

1st National Cahors 1970

1st International Narbonne 1974

1st National St-Vincent Hens 1974

1st National Limoges YL Hens 1981

1st National Limoges Derby Hens 1982

1st International Perpignan Hens 1983

1st National Perigueux Hens 1984

1st National Limoges YL Hens 1985

1st National Limoges Derby Hens 1986

1st International San Sebastian 2002

1st International San Sebastian Hens 2002

1st National St-Vincent Sector A 2003

1st International San Sebastian Hens 2003

1st International San Sebastian Hens 2004

 

 

BARCELONA 1075 KM

1st GOLDEN WING 1982; 1st GOLDEN WING 1986;

2nd GOLDEN WING 1980; 2nd NATIONAL 1982; 2nd NATIONAL 1986; 3rd NATIONAL 1980; 4th GOLDEN WING 1988; 4th INTERNATIONAL 1982;5th NATIONAL 1997; 5th INTERNATIONAL 1986; 6th NATIONAL 1999; 6th NATIONAL 2001; 7th INTERNATIONAL 1997; 7th NATIONAL HENS 1998;

7th INTERNATIONAL HENS 1975; 8th INTERNATIONAL 1980; 12th NATIONAL 1999; 15th NATIONAL 1974; 15th NATIONAL 1977; 15th NATIONAL 1988; 18th NATIONAL 2005.