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Athlete up the pole? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

runner

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'athlete' is the definition.
(runner is a kind of athlete)

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(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "Harrier" , "-- bean, vegetable" , "Groove or strip on which a drawer slides" , "Athlete; narrow rug" , "Athlete who competes in foot races" .)

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