Shortest winner of the NBA's slam-dunk contest (5'7") Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SLAM-DUNK (verb)
1. make a forceful move against
2. make a slam dunk; shoot a basketball in a slam dunk
CONTEST (noun)
1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
2. a struggle between rivals
CONTEST (verb)
1. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

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