11.   Controversial sprint finishes had Erik Zabel, Sergi Outschakov and Bart Voskamp being disqualified from the victories, although Zabel won three other stages.

12.   Controversial sprint finishes had Zabel, Sergi Outschakov and Bart Voskamp being disqualified from the victories, although Zabel won three other stages.

13.   The thrilling finish had a familiar look to Mickelson.

14.   Daehlie, only recently recovered from a virus, said his second-place finish had nothing to do with his illness.

15.   The tense race finish had many in the crowd guessing.

16.   Regan needed a quick finish after having problems making the eight-stone weight limit and he staggered his opponent in the opening round with a superb left hook.