September 28, 2003 – Alessandro Pettachi (Fassa Bortolo), the revelation of 2003, has taken another victory to add to his star-studded palmares: he won the final stage of this year's Tour of Spain. The Italian took the win over Erik Zabel (Telekom) and American Fred Rodriguez (Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola ). Roberto Heras (USPS) finished safely in the pack, surrounded by his teammates, including Canada's Michael Barry, to clinch the Golden Jersey and final G.C.

Stage 21: Madrid – Madrid, 145.8k

1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Fassa Bortolo
3.51.19(37.81 km/h)
2 Erik Zabel (Ger) Team Telekom
3 Fred Rodriguez (USA) Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola
4 Alexandre Usov (Blr) Phonak Hearing Systems
5 Angel Edo (Spa) Milaneza-MSS
6 Miguel Martin Perdiguero (Spa) Domina Vacanze-Elitron
7 Patrick Calcagni (Swi) Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola
8 Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Kelme-Costa Blanca
9 Carlos Torrent (Spa) Paternina-Costa de Almeria
10 Angelo Furlan (Ita) Alessio

Final Overall:

1 Alessandro Petacchi (Ita) Fassa Bortolo                       3.51.19
(37.81 km/h)
2 Erik Zabel (Ger) Team Telekom
3 Fred Rodriguez (USA) Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola
4 Alexandre Usov (Blr) Phonak Hearing Systems
5 Angel Edo (Spa) Milaneza-MSS
6 Miguel Martin Perdiguero (Spa) Domina Vacanze-Elitron
7 Patrick Calcagni (Swi) Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola
8 Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Kelme-Costa Blanca
9 Carlos Torrent (Spa) Paternina-Costa de Almeria
10 Angelo Furlan (Ita) Alessio
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78 Michael Barry  (Can) US Postal-Berry Floor