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Kipp und Söhne – Germany: A Legend of European Marathon Racing

Based in Althornbach, Germany, the Kipp und Söhne family has represented excellence in international long-distance and marathon racing for more than 40 years. Their impressive record, built through rigorous selection and consistent performances, places them among the leading names in world pigeon racing.

The Kipp family motto perfectly reflects their philosophy:

“Passion and enthusiasm are the keys to success! Top pigeons are our passion.”

Outstanding Performances in 2022–2023

In 2022, the Kipp family became European Marathon Champions and presented six Olympic pigeons in the Long-Distance and Marathon categories at the Oradea Olympiad. During the same season, they achieved 1st and 2nd National Marathon Ace, as well as 1st International Pau Ace 2021–2022.

Their success continued in 2023:

• 3rd National Marathon;
• 1st and 2nd National Narbonne Ace, Three-Year Ranking;
• 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 8th International IGW Ace Cocks;
• 3rd Atlantic Cup;
• 4th International IGW Ace Fancier;
• 7th, 11th and 12th National Barcelona Ace, Three-Year Ranking.

An Impressive International Record

Over the years, Kipp und Söhne have achieved:

• 12 international victories at Barcelona, St. Vincent and Bordeaux;
• 22 national victories at Barcelona, St. Vincent and Marseille;
• Two titles of 1st International Marathon Ace, won by the legendary “Purple Rose” in 1995 and “Golden Glory” in 2011;
• Eight German National Marathon Championship titles;
• The title of European Marathon Champions in 2016;
• Five Mediterranean Cups, won in 1996, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2018;
• Four Olympic marathon pigeons between 2019 and 2021.

In 2019, the Kipp family once again dominated the long-distance races, achieving 1st National Marathon Ace Cock, 1st International IGW Ace Cock, 1st, 2nd and 10th at Bordeaux, as well as 1st Bordeaux Young Birds.

Kipp und Söhne Auction – Elite Marathon Genetics

This auction presents a valuable team of young pigeons, many of them direct descendants of the Kipp family’s national and international champions. The collection also includes descendants of the famous “Golden Glory”, winner of 1st International Marathon Ace.

This auction offers marathon enthusiasts a rare opportunity to introduce into their lofts the genetics of a family that has proven its exceptional value, generation after generation, in Europe’s most demanding competitions.