British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19

Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a ‘serious accident’ on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe. British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour of Portugal, race organisers and his NSN Development Team said. Portuguese broadcaster RTP, which was televising the race, reported that Tarling was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction and not connected to the event. The stage was suspended with about 20km (12 miles) remaining. The podium ceremony was cancelled in “a sign of respect and mourning”, organisers said.

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