Queensland's Allan Davis (Quickstep) survives crash to retain lead. He crashed early and fought throughout to hold the overall lead. Lance Armstrong is 39th in the GC.


Stage 3 Results:

1 Graeme Brown (Aus) Rabobank 3.15.35 (41,721 km/h)

2 Allan Davis (Aus) Quick Step

3 Stuart O'Grady (Aus) Team Saxo Bank

4 George Hincapie (USA) Team Columbia - High Road

5 Luis Leon Sanchez Gil (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne

6 Martin Elmiger (Swi) AG2R La Mondiale

7 José Joaquin Rojas Gil (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne