Competitor carrying a compass (9)

I believe the answer is:

orienteer

(Other definitions for orienteer that I've seen before include "Runner who must find way" , "Navigate with map and compass" , "Get my bearings in competition" , "Be a cross country runner" , "navigator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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