Inside a Pigeon Racing Club | The 77-Year-Old Who Will Never Stop Flying

For 77-year-old Tommy Axson, pigeon racing isn't just a hobby—it's the reason he gets out of bed in the morning. Step inside the fascinating, highly competitive world of homing pigeons and meet the dedicated flyers of the Greenville Racing Pigeon Club in South Carolina. ​We explore the "raise, train, race" cycle that defines the sport. Discover how a group of men from completely different backgrounds and cultures are united by a shared love for these incredible birds. Tommy shares the highs and lows of four decades in the sport, the mysteries behind the pigeons' uncanny homing instincts, and the story of his biggest win at the Southeastern Pigeon Race. ​Find out why pigeon racing is more than just a competition—it's a lifelong lesson in responsibility, community, and dedication. ​Chapters: ​00:00 The "Raise, Train, Race" Cycle ​00:40 The Unsolved Mystery of the Homing Pigeon 1:03 Inside the Greenville Racing Pigeon Club 1:49 How to Prepare for Pigeon Racing Season 2:36 Tommy's Biggest Win (Cairo, IL to Greenville, SC) 3:26 A Lifelong Passion: Racing Until the End ​#PigeonRacing #HomingPigeons #Documentary #GreenvilleSC #BirdRacing #PigeonClub #TommyAxson