Related Clues:

• Was boss of
• Emulated Usain Bolt
• Made the papers
• Was on a ticket
• Vied for a seat
• Whizzed
• Sought political office
• Broke free
• Absquatulated
• Completed a triathlon
• Faced the electorate
• Left the coop
• Participated in a 10K
• Fled from captivity
• Got away from captors