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Runner who always got the distance right (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

miler

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'runner who always' is the definition.
'miler' can be an answer for 'runner' (miler is a kind of runner). I'm unsure of the remainder of the definition.

'the distance right' is the wordplay.
'the distance' becomes 'mile'.
'right' becomes 'r' (common abbreviation).
'mile'+'r'='MILER'

'got' is the link.

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(Other definitions for miler that I've seen before include "Pre-metric middle-distance runner" , "Athlete running 1,760 yards" , "Runner over a specific distance" , "one who competes in the long run" , "horse" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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