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Long-distance runner Zátopek (4)

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I believe the answer is:

emil

'long-distance runner zatopek' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for emil that I've seen before include "German boy" , "French boy's name" , "- - Zatopek, Olympic runner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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