Geoff -, 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth shot put gold medallist (5)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
capes
(Other definitions for capes that I've seen before include "Short cloaks" , "may be worn" , "Sleeveless cloaks - promontories" , "Space for cloaks" , "Cloaks or headlands" .)