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Sent up, went downhill fast? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skied

This could be a double definition.

'sent up' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'went downhill fast?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being past participle verbs.
I also know that 'downhill' relates to this answer.

(Other definitions for skied that I've seen before include "took part in winter sport" , "Sported" , "having knocked up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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