Compete in a Summer Olympic sport (5)

I believe the answer is:

fence

(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Barrier - engage in swordplay" , "Dealer in stolen property" , "Railing" , "Obstacle to clear, in steeple-chasing" , "Stolen goods dealer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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