Historical clue formulations

• 100-meter competitor, e.g. — 2012-12-11
• No slowpoke — 2010-11-12
• One of a seasonal octet — 2008-12-31
• One of Santa's team — 2006-02-27
• One on the go — 2003-12-25
• Part of Santa's team — 2000-12-24
• One of a team of eight — 1996-04-20
• One of Santa's team — 1995-06-05
• One of a poetic eightsome — 1995-03-11