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Finlay Tarling’s parents share heartbreaking tribute after Brit cyclist, 19, killed in crash at Volta a Portugal

FINLAY TARLING'S parents shared a heartbreaking tribute after their son died aged 19 following an awful crash at the Vola a Portugal. Michael and Dawn Tarling spoke of their "broken hearts" - while thanking friends and the sporting community for their support. Teenage cyclist Tarling died after bei...

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What happened Finlay Tarling’s parents share heartbreaking tribute after Brit cyclist, 19, killed in crash at Volta a Portugal.
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The Sun UKNews report · Aug 16, 11:51 AM

Finlay Tarling’s parents share heartbreaking tribute after Brit cyclist, 19, killed in crash at Volta a Portugal

FINLAY TARLING'S parents shared a heartbreaking tribute after their son died aged 19 following an awful crash at the Vola a Portugal. Michael and Dawn Tarling spoke of their "broken hearts"...

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The Sun (US)News report · Aug 16, 11:51 AM

Finlay Tarling’s parents share heartbreaking tribute after Brit cyclist, 19, killed in crash at Volta a Portugal

FINLAY TARLING'S parents shared a heartbreaking tribute after their son died aged 19 following an awful crash at the Vola a Portugal. Michael and Dawn Tarling spoke of their "broken hearts"...

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