In 2026 Nicu Barbulescu (Zwevezele - Belgium) won with his tophen "Barcelona Queen" (B23-3066267) 1st International Barcelona (1,057km) against 16,278b.

Especially for internet auction Pigeon Bids Nicu selected some top birds. 

The highlight of this auction is: 
A son - with DNA guarantee - out "Barcelona Queen": 1st International Barcelona (1,057km) against 16,278b. 

Some other top offers are: 
A full sister to "Luna": 4th Nat. and 10th International Narbonne 10,087b. - 2025
A full brother of "Nadia": 7th Nat. ace marathon KBDB 2024
A daughter of "Liliane": 1st Prov. and 6th International Agen 15,647b.
A full brother of "Rapida": 14th Nat. ace KBDB Marathon YL 2024
A half-brother of "Narbonne duivin": 1st Prov. and 9th National Narbonne YL 2026
A son of "Noël 118": 11th Nat. Olympic KBDB Team Marathon 2026
 

Nicu has mainly birds of that other Marathon icon Noel Pëiren , so most of the offered birds have a lot of original Peiren birds in their pedigree