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Cândido Barbosa moved after athlete's death at the Volta a Portugal

The president of the Portuguese Cycling Federation expressed his sorrow after Finlay Tarling's death during the Volta a Portugal.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Cândido Barbosa moved after athlete's death at the Volta a Portugal — Archive photoPhoto: _morgado · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Cândido Barbosa, president of the Portuguese Cycling Federation, expressed his deep emotion following the tragic accident that claimed the life of Finlay Tarling, one of the athletes in the Volta a Portugal. Barbosa stated that this was "the hardest moment of his life."

This statement has been widely reported by various news sources, highlighting the impact of the loss on the sport and the cycling community.

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