Russian ballet dancer, d.1950 (8)

I believe the answer is:

nijinsky

(Other definitions for nijinsky that I've seen before include "Great dancer, d. 1950 - great racehorse, d. 1992" , "Triple Crown-winning" , "Ballet dancer; horse" , "Great Russian male dancer/ choreographer, died 1950." , "Russian ballet dancer, d. 1950 - racehorse, winner of the English Triple Crown, 1970" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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