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Runner in a vigorous kind of winter sport (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ski

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This clue could be a double definition.

'runner in a vigorous kind' is the first definition.
'ski' can be an answer for 'runner' (something which 'runs', ie moves quickly on snow). I am unsure of the 'in a vigorous kind' bit.

'winter sport' is the second definition.

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ski that I've seen before include "Winter sports footwear" , "Slide downhill, sportingly" , "Type of snow shoe" , "Walk on snow" , "Move over snow on runners" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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