Jim Peters marathon loss

The transcript describes a marathon race where Jim Peters of England, after running for two hours and six minutes, returns to the stadium in a state of collapse. Despite his determination, he struggles to reach the finish line, mistakenly heading towards a white line instead of the actual orange finish line. Ultimately, Peters loses the race, and James McGee of Scotland finishes later to win the marathon title.

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