What does the cryptic crossword clue "Theatre lit in a fancy way for rugged sportsperson (10)" mean?

The definition is "sportsperson". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THEATRE + LIT = TRIATHLETE; definition: "sportsperson" The answer is TRIATHLETE.

Theatre lit in a fancy way for rugged sportsperson (10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17084 | 23 Across | 2023-04-26 flower

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