SportsPublished: 14 August 2026 at 22:00

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after accident at Portuguese race

British cyclist Finlay Tarling died on Friday in an accident during the eighth stage of a cycling race in Portugal. He was 19.

British cyclist Finlay Tarling died on Friday in an accident during the eighth stage of a cycling race in Portugal, organisers and his team, NSN Development Team, have announced. He was 19 years old.

Tarling competed for the NSN Development Team. The fatal accident occurred during the eighth stage of the race in Portugal. The news was confirmed by race organisers and the rider’s team.

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