Lofted ball to winter sportsperson (5)

I believe the answer is:

skier

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'winter sportsperson' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for skier that I've seen before include "he's possibly going downhill quickly" , "Sport exponent" , "Sportsman who glides over snow" , "One on the piste" , "Winter sports athlete" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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