The following are Iditarod highlights from the 2003 race, including winner, Red Lantern winner and other stats. Check back each day leading up to the 2012 Iditarod as we count down the last 39 years of races.
WINNER: Robert Sorlie from Hurdal, Norway
WINNING TIME: 9 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes, 36 seconds
RED LANTERN: Russell Bybee from Willow
RED LANTERN TIME: 15 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes, 53 seconds
MUSHERS: 64
FINISHERS: 44
ROOKIES: 19