What does the cryptic crossword clue "6 10 marathon winner (9)" mean?

The definition is "6 10". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LONG (synonym of "marathon") + CHAMP (synonym of "winner"); definition: "6 10" The answer is LONGCHAMP.

6 10 marathon winner (9)

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