Tall, lanky person (8)

I believe the answer is:

beanpole

(Other definitions for beanpole that I've seen before include "could be a help for a runner" , "Training guide for runners possibly" , "Plant support - thin person" , "Support for runner" , "A tall thin person, informally and leguminously" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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