Cryptic crossword clue
Fast American runner or weightlifter, poor sportsman 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word JACKRABBIT

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The straight part
We know that "Fast American runner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fast american runner = jackrabbit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JACKRABBIT mean?

JACKRABBIT noun
  1. Any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus
JACKRABBIT verb
  1. To make a sudden, rapid movement

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