Sprinting champion Edward ran fast (6)

I believe the answer is:

bolted

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'fast' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'sprinting champion edward ran' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'edward' could be 'ted' and 'ted' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for bolted that I've seen before include "Fastened door with sliding bar (6)" , "Absconded" , "Fled, having locked up?" , "Ran away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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