Person using a starting block (5)

I believe the answer is:

racer

(Other definitions for racer that I've seen before include "Fast driver" , "fast-moving vehicle" , "sportsman" , "Fast-moving animal" , "Fast competitive car or animal" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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