What does the cryptic crossword clue "Long jumper perhaps allowed to enter running heat (7)" mean?

The definition is "heat". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LET (synonym="allowed") + HEAT (synonym="HEAT") = ATHLETE; definition: "Long jumper perhaps" The answer is ATHLETE.

Long jumper perhaps allowed to enter running heat (7)

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