Crime & Safety
2 South Pas Runners Cross Finish Line Prior to Boston Marathon Explosions
According to the 2013 Boston Marathon results page, two South Pasadena men finished the historic race ahead of the twin bombings.
South Pasadena residents Oscar Sanchez and Owen Kiely participated in Monday's Boston Marathon, and crossed the finish line hours ahead of two violent blasts that killed two people and left roughly 100 injured.
The results page for the 2013 Boston Marathon shows that Kiely, 29 finished the race at 2 hours 34 minutes 12 seconds and 26-year-old Sanchez at 2 hours 55 minutes 13 seconds. The explosions occurred 4 hours 9 minutes and 44 seconds into the race, near the finish line.
Authorities have since found additional bombs, which were deactivated. Read more up to the minute coverage of the explosions on BackBay Patch.
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Families looking for relatives or possible victims at the Boston Marathon can call 617-635-4500. For tips or information any of the three explosions in Boston, call 1-800-494-TIPS.
Patch is trying to get a hold of Sanchez, a personal trainer and Kiely, both of whom listed South Pasadena as their city of residence. If friends or family have heard from either man, please let us know in the comments section below.
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