| 2015 | Youcef Reguigui (Alg) MTN–Qhubeka |
| 2014 | Mirsamad Pourseyedigolakhour (Iri) Tabriz Petrochemical Team |
| 2013 | Julián Arredondo (Col) Team Nippo–De Rosa |
| 2012 | José Serpa (Col) Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela |
| 2011 | Jonathan Monsalve (Ven) Androni Giocattoli |
| 2010 | José Rujano (Ven) Androni Giocattoli |
| 2009 | José Serpa (Col) Diquigiovanni–Androni |
| 2008 | Ruslan Ivanov (Mda) Diquigiovanni–Androni |
| 2007 | Anthony Charteau (Fra) Crédit Agricole |
| 2006 | David George (Rsa) South Africa (national team) |
| 2005 | Ryan Cox (Rsa) Barloworld |
| 2004 | Fredy González (Col) Colombia–Selle Italia |
| 2003 | Tom Danielson (USA) Saturn Cycling Team |
| 2002 | Hernán Darío Muñoz (Col) Colombia–Selle Italia |
| 2001 | Paolo Lanfranchi (Ita) Mapei–Quick-Step |
| 2000 | Chris Horner (USA) Mercury Cycling Team |
| 1999 | Paolo Lanfranchi (Ita) Mapei–Quick-Step |
| 1998 | Gabriele Missaglia (Ita) Mapei–Bricobi |
| 1997 | Luca Scinto (Ita) MG Maglificio–Technogym |
| 1996 | Damian McDonald (Aus) Giant–AIS |
