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First concern of slalom contestant? (4,8)

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I believe the answer is:

pole position

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This could be a double definition.

'first concern' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'slalom contestant?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for pole position that I've seen before include "best place to start" , "Good starting-point for race" , "Advantageous starting place" , "Starting place on race track, racing circuit, etc, on the inside at the front" , "at 90 degrees?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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