Tour Down Under podium history

Sunday, January 20: 6th and Final Stage, Adelaide City Council Circuit, 90 km.

1. Robbie McEwen (Lotto) 1hr 51min 29sec
2. Julian Dean (CSC-Tiscali) s.t.
3. Baden Cooke (FDJ) s.t.

4. Stefano Zanini (Mapei) s.t.

5. Jaan Kirsipuu (Ag2r) s.t.

Final GC after 6th Stage:

1. Michael Rogers (Australian Institute of Sport-AIS) 16hr 59min 44sec. 735 km ridden at an average speed of 43.128 km/hr

2. Alexandre Botcharov (Ag2R) @ 21sec
3. Patrick Jonker (UniSA) @ 30sec
4. Cadel Evens (Mapei) @ 40sec
5. Daniele Nardello (Mapei) @ 58sec

6. Paul Van Hyfte (CSC) @ 3min 14sec

7. Stuart O'Grady (Credit Agricole) @ 3min 57sec

8. Andrea Tafi (Mapei) @ 4min 36sec

9. Anthony Morin (Credit Agricole) @ 4min 40sec

10. Steffen Wesemann (Telekom) @ 5min 28sec

11. Robert Tighello (AIS) @ 5min 29sec

12. Inigo Chaurreau (Ag2r) @ 6min 27sec

13. Kurt Van De Wouwer (Lotto-Adecco) @ 9min 32sec

14. Scott Davis (AIS) @ 9min 52sec

15. Kai Hundertmark (Telekom) @ 10min

16. Thierry Loder (Ag2r) @ 12min 43sec

17. Kevin Hulsmans (Mapei) @ 12min 46sec

18. Mikel Astarloza (Ag2r) @ 12min 55sec

19. Dave McPartland (United Water) @ 12min 56sec

20. Luca Paolini (Mapei) @ 13min 10sec

Saturday, January 19: Stage 5, Gawler - Tanunda, 156 km.

1. Cadel Evens (Mapei) 3hr 42min 21sec
2. Michael Rogers (AIS) @ 16sec
3. Daniele Nardello (Mapei) @ 25sec

GC after Stage 5:

1. Michael Rogers (AIS) 15hr 8min 15sec
2. Alendre Botcharov (Ag2R) @ 21sec
3. Patrick Jonker (UniSA) @ 30sec
4. Cadel Evens (Mapei) @ 40sec

Friday, January 18: Stage 4, Unley - Victoria Harbor, 141 km.

1. Robbie McEwen (Lotto) 3hr 25min 50sec
2. Danilo Hondo (Telekom) s.t.
3. Jaan Kirsipuu (Ag2R) s.t.

Sadly, Scott Sunderland, who recovered from a terrible crash in the 1998 Amstel Gold, crashed and fractured his right leg. His early spring season is gone. Get well soon.

GC after Stage 4:

1. Fabio Sacchi (Saeco) 11hr 25min 44sec
2. Michael Rogers (AIS) @ 1sec
3. Andrea Tafi (Mapei) @ 5sec

Thursday, January 17: Stage 3, Willunga - Willunga, 149 km.

1. Robbie McEwen (Lotto) 3hr 38min 55sec
2. Luca Paolini (Mapei) s.t.
3. Scott Sunderland (AIS) s.t.

GC after Stage 3:

1. Fabio Sacchi (Saeco) 7hr 59min 54sec
2. Michael Rogers (AIS) @ 1sec
3. Andrea Tafi (Mapei) @ 5sec

Wednesday, January 16: Stage 2, Hahndort - Strathalbayn, 150 km.

1. Michael Rodgers (AIS) 3hr21min 52sec
2. Fabio Sacchi (Saeco) s.t.
3. Andrea Tafi (Mapei) s.t.

GC after Stage 2:

1. Fabio Sacchi (Saeco) 4hr 20min 59sec
2. Michael Rodgers (AIS) @ 1sec
3. Andrea Tafi (Mapei) @ 5sec

Tuesday, January 15: Stage 1, Glenelg Criterium, 45 km.

1. Robbie McEwen (Lotto) 59min 14sec
2. Corey Sweet (UniSA) s.t.
3. Jans Koerts (Domo) s.t.

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