Answer:

FIRST

Answer	Crossword Clue
FIRST	Who's position
FIRST	At the head of the line
FIRST	Gold-medal position

FIRST	Unprecedented
FIRST	Winning position
FIRST	Leading
FIRST	Initial
FIRST	Ahead of the pack
FIRST	Original
FIRST	Leading the league
FIRST	On top

FIRST	Who's base
FIRST	Who's on it
FIRST	Gold medalist's place
FIRST	"Who's on ...?"
FIRST	Before anything else
FIRST	"Before anything else ..."
FIRST	At the forefront
FIRST	Gold medalist's position

FIRST	Who's there, in a bit
FIRST	"For starters ..."
FIRST	Winner's spot
FIRST	Number one
FIRST	Who's position, in a famous sketch
FIRST	Chief instrument of a group
FIRST	Place for the best
FIRST	... Lady

FIRST	Before all others
FIRST	Before the rest
FIRST	At the outset
FIRST	Maiden
FIRST	Ahead of the rest
FIRST	Of historical importance
FIRST	Winner's position
FIRST	Base place

FIRST	Foremost.
FIRST	Principal.
FIRST	Blue-ribbon.
FIRST	Adjective for George Washington.
FIRST	Highest in an examination.