Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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"Tarling's death had plunged the peloton, the tournament and the host nation into mourning."
— Antonio Jose Seguro , Politician
"All of us at British Cycling are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal."
— Stephen Park , Executive
Key People
Antonio Jose Seguro is the President of Portugal.
Finlay Tarling is a Welsh cyclist competing in the Under-23 men's time trial.
Josh Tarling is a Welsh professional cyclist set to debut in the Tour de France.
Stephen Park is the performance director at British Cycling.
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British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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