Sports player (7)

I believe the answer is:

athlete

(Other definitions for athlete that I've seen before include "Trained sportsperson" , "fine physical specimen" , "Track/field sportsman" , "Track performer" , "Player" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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