What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Olympian overtakes new one, running backwards for a stretch? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Old Olympian". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "old olympian overtakeS NEW One, running backwards for a stretch?" The answer is Owens.

Old Olympian overtakes new one, running backwards for a stretch? (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3093 | 12 Across | 2021-01-31 flower

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