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One runs with scoop, originally going to press (8)

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I believe the answer is:

sprinter

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'one' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for sprinter that I've seen before include "Fast runner" , "speedy runner" , "one in the 100 metres" , "One runs a short distance at top speed" , "Short-distance runner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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