Princeton Residents Among Those at Boston Marathon

Princeton residents were among those at today’s Boston Marathon, with many leaving unhurt.

Robert Borham, who makes it a tradition to run the Bostom Marathon every year, was unable to make the race this because he was injured. But his brother-in-law, Chris Sallade did. Fortunately, Sallade was on his way home Tuesday evening unhurt, having finished the race before the explosions, Borham told Patch.

Three are dead and scores are injured after two explosions near the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon, which featured more than 500 runners from New Jersey.

A loud explosion was heard near a bridge that marks the finish line in the annual race, the New York Times reported.  Reports later came in of a third explosion at the JFK Library. The marathon was stopped as authorities tend to the wounded and lock down nearby buildings and flights have been banned over the blast site.

Earlier, NBC Nightly News tweeted that a "small homemade bomb" was the source of the explosions. 

PBS reports 562 runners from New Jersey among the 23,000 in the race.

The White House has issued an official statement:   

"The President has been notified of the incident in Boston. His administration is in contact with state and local authorities. He directed his administration to provide whatever assistance is necessary in the investigation and response."

Facebook fan and former Princeton resident Lynn Cline said a friend, Gordon Bakoulis, also ran.

“Yes, Gordon Bakoulis, a Princeton native, ran the marathon today. She finished 3rd in her age/gender brackets, and is okay. Phew!”.

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For a list of Princeton residents who participated in Monday's race, click HERE.