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Organise the athletics? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

run

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This might be a double definition.

'organise' is the first definition.
(both can mean to lead or be in charge of)

'athletics?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'the' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for run that I've seen before include "Move fast or manage" , "publish" , "Tear in a stocking - hurry" , "Compete in race or election" , "Cricket score; go" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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