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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