Legendary Hellespont swimmer (7)

I believe the answer is:

leander

(Other definitions for leander that I've seen before include "In Greek mythology, Hero's beloved who drowned in a lake" , "youth who drowned" , "Hero-worshipper" , "Hellespont swimmer" , "Hero's hero" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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