What could be worn by pool club personnel: medal (8)

I believe the answer is:

bathrobe

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'what could be worn by pool' is the definition.
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'club personnel medal' is the wordplay.
'club' becomes 'bat' (as in sporting equipment).
'personnel' becomes 'HR' (Human Resources).
'medal' becomes 'OBE' (Order of the British Empire).
'bat'+'hr'+'obe'='BATHROBE'

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(Other definitions for bathrobe that I've seen before include "freshly-washed clothing" , "Towelling dressing gown" , "you may take it after a shower" , "Towelling garment" , "Towelling dressing-gown" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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