Cryptic crossword clue
Sport covering minimum of distance, track event perhaps? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HURDLING

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The straight part
We know that "track event perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case track event perhaps = hurdling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HURDLING mean?

HURDLING verb
  1. To jump over something while running.
  2. To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
  3. To overcome an obstacle.
  4. To hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.
HURDLING noun
  1. A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.
  2. Hurdles collectively; frames of twigs, etc. for enclosing land

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