Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after tragic incident in Volta a Portugal race

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TeenageBritish cyclistFinlay Tarling died Friday following a tragic incident in the Volta a Portugal race, NSN Cycling Team announced to social media.

Tarling, 19, was run over by a car that entered the road, according to local reports.The driverreportedly missed the signs from stewards and entered the road going in the opposite direction of the race.

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal today,” NSN Cycling Team said on X.“Fin was a much loved member of our team but most importantly, he was a son, a brother, and a friend to so many.He will be deeply missed.”

Finlay Tarling climbs the Tumble Mountain during stage 5 of the Tour of Great Britain in Wales.

Finlay Tarling of Israel-Premier Tech climbs the Tumble Mountain during stage 5 of the Tour of Great Britain from Pontypool to the Tumble on Sept.6, 2025, in Wales, United Kingdom.(Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

The incident occurred during the eighth stage of the race, between Melgaço and Fafe in northern Portugal.Tarling was immediately attended to by doctors.It wasn’t clear if other riders were involved.

“At this moment of profound dismay, the organization of the Volta a Portugal and the Portuguese Cycling Federation express their most heartfelt condolences to the family of Finlay Tarling, to his teammates, to the NSN Development Team, and to all his friends and loved ones,” organizers said on X.

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Finlay Tarling presents flowers to his mother before stage 5 of the Tour of Great Britain.

Finlay Tarling of Israel-Premier Tech presents his mother with a bunch of flowers ahead of stage 5 of the Tour of Great Britain on Sept.6, 2025, in Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom.(Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

The eighth stage of the race was stopped following the incident “as a sign of respect and mourning,” organizers added.

Portuguese President António José Seguro and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro both sent messages of condolence to the rider’s family.

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Finlay Tarling competes during the 8th stage of the Volta a Portugal 2026 cycling race.

Finlay Tarling of Great Britain and NSN Cycling Team competes during the 8th stage from Melgaco to Fafe of the Volta a Portugal 2026 in Fafe, Portugal, on Aug.14, 2026.(Miguel Lemos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Tarling was the younger brother ofIneos Grenadierscyclist Joshua Tarling.Tarling represented Great Britain on the road and track.He placed second in Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda earlier this year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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