Speed competitor (5)

I believe the answer is:

racer

(Other definitions for racer that I've seen before include "Run competitor; snake" , "Greyhound" , "Fast driver" , "Perhaps 16 [SCRAMBLER]" , "Fast mover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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