One in a contest of speed (5)

I believe the answer is:

racer

(Other definitions for racer that I've seen before include "someone driving very fast?" , "Fast mover" , "Perhaps 16 [SCRAMBLER]" , "Athlete" , "American snake" .)

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

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