Athlete (6)
'athlete' is the definition.
(type of athlete)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "E.g. miler" , "Old policeman" , "Green vegetable" , "Long narrow carpet" , "Athlete who competes in foot races" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for player that I've seen before include "South African golfer, b. 1935" , "One taking part in a game" , "Performer" , "Active sportsperson" , "Sports participant" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(pole vaulter is a kind of athlete)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pole-vaulter that I've seen before include "High bar jumper" , "Field event competitor" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(hurdler is a kind of athlete)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hurdler that I've seen before include "Jumping runner" , "Athlete who jumps while running" , "Horse that races 'over the sticks'" , "Track athlete" , "Athlete who runs and jumps" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(sportsman is a kind of athlete)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sportsman that I've seen before include "He engages in physical games" , "Rower perhaps" , "Chap aiming for game" , "Male athlete" , "Game fellow" .)