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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Finlay Tarling: British teen dies after ‘serious accident’ in cycling race

  • British cyclist Finlay Tarling has died at the age of 19 following a serious crash during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
  • The 166.8km stage from Melgaco to Fafe was neutralised by race organisers after the fatal accident occurred.
  • Tarling was competing for the NSN Development Team, having signed a two-year contract ahead of the 2025 cycling season.
  • Both the Volta a Portugal organisers and the NSN Development Team issued statements expressing deep heartbreak and offering condolences to Tarling's family, friends, and teammates.
  • A promising talent in the sport, Tarling had won three bronze medals at the 2024 UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships, while his elder brother Josh is a professional world champion cyclist.

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British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies aged 19 after crash at race in Portugal

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