Answer: pacesetter

AnswerCrossword Clue
PACESETTEREarly leader in a race
PACESETTEROne to follow
PACESETTEROne in front
PACESETTERLeader
PACESETTERLeader.
PACESETTERHorse that shows the way
PACESETTERModel of a sort
PACESETTERBellwether
PACESETTERLeader of the pack
PACESETTERLeader in a field
pacesetterA runner or competitor who sets the pace at the beginning of a race or competition, sometimes in order to help another runner break a record
pacesetterA person or organization viewed as taking the lead or setting standards of achievement for others
pacesetterone who sets the pace