Competitive athlete's goal, perhaps Crossword Clue

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Competitive athlete's goal, perhaps Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

COMPETITIVE (adjective)
1. involving competition or competitiveness
2. showing a fighting disposition
ATHLETE (noun)
1. a person trained to compete in sports

Hint 2: Anagram

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ESTOPPED

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