September 23, 2003 – Scotsman David Millar (Cofidis) won the 17th stage of the Tour of Spain today, albeit in a different fashion than normal. Millar took the win today from Granada to Cordoba ahead of Alberto Martínez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) who finished 36 seconds behind, and Oscar Sevilla (Kelme Costa Blanca) third. Isidro Nozal (ONCE-Eroski), had a relatively comfortable day, keeping his golden leader's jersey, as did the all the other top riders in the general classification.

Stage 17: Granada – Cordoba, 188.4k

1. David Millar (GBr) Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone      3.58.02 (47.49
km/h)
2. Alberto Martinez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi             0.36
3. Oscar Sevilla (Spa) Kelme-Costa Blanca
4. Unai Osa (Spa) iBanesto.com
5. Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank
6. Erik Zabel (Ger) Team Telekom                   0.41
7. Fred Rodriguez (USA) Saunier Duval-Vini Caldirola
8. Angel Edo (Spa) Milaneza-MSS
9. Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick.Step-Davitamon
10. Giovanni Lombardi (Ita) Domina Vacanze-Elitron

Overall:
1. Isidro Nozal (Spa) O.N.C.E.-Eroski              58.11.53
2. Igor Gonzalez De Galdeano (Spa) O.N.C.E.-Eroski          3.03
3. Roberto Heras (Spa) US Postal-Berry Floor             3.09
4. Manuel Beltran (Spa) US Postal-Berry Floor            5.16
5. Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Kelme-Costa Blanca            5.20
6. Francisco Mancebo (Spa) iBanesto.com               6.27
7. Michael Rasmussen (Den) Rabobank                 7.29
8. Luis Perez (Spa) Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone         8.51
9. Unai Osa (Spa) iBanesto.com                    8.57
10. Felix Cardenas (Col) Labarca-2-Café Baqué            9.28
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72 Michael Barry (Can) US Postal-Berry Floor