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By Barry Boyce, CyclingRevealed Historian
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1st Foreigner to Win Flanders
It was the spring of 1923 and Flanders excitement was beginning to mount. The start list included the top riders from all over Europe . Swiss rider Heiri Suter stole the spotlight when Belgian sprinter Charles Deruyter punctured in mid-sprint. Suter became the first foreign rider to win the prestigious Tour of Flanders.
| Flanders March 18, 1923 |
| 243 Km Gent to Gentbrugge (Velodrome) |
1.
Heiri SUTER (Sui) 9h16'15” |
2.
Charles Deruyter (Bel) |
3.
Albert De Jonghe (Bel) |
| Starters: 86 |
| Finishers: 43 |
| Average Speed: 26.210 km/h |
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7th Ronde van Vlaanderen 1923 / Tour of Flanders (Belgium) 
