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