Athlete (4-7)
'athlete' is the definition.
(type of athlete)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "E.g. miler" , "Old policeman" , "Green vegetable" , "Long narrow carpet" , "Athlete who competes in foot races" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(I know that player is a type of athlete)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for player that I've seen before include "South African golfer, b. 1935" , "One taking part in a game" , "Performer" , "Active sportsperson" , "Sports participant" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(I know that pole vaulter is a type of athlete)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pole-vaulter that I've seen before include "High bar jumper" , "Field event competitor" .)
'athlete' is the definition.
(I know that hurdler is a type of athletics competitor)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hurdler that I've seen before include "Jumping runner" , "Athlete who jumps while running" , "Horse that races 'over the sticks'" , "Track athlete" , "Athlete who runs and jumps" .)