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.Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026British 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.Organisers said on social media on Friday that Tarling died following a “serious accident” on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezoslist 2 of 4Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantinolist 3 of 4Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coelist 4 of 4Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18end of listPortuguese 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.The NSN Development Team confirmed ...