Associate Athletics Director for Communications, Kirk Sampson, confirmed Senior Associate Athletics Director, Scott Carr, was present at the Boston Marathon today April, 15, but only as a spectator and is safe. His wife, Pam, ran in the race, and is also safe.
"She could see the second explosion," said Kathy Harker, administrative assistant for athletics. "She had already crossed the finish line and was just getting (drinks). They put certain coats on you to keep you warm after and she was doing that post-race routine and had seen the second explosion."
Sampson also said he is not yet aware of anyone else from Auburn athletics that ran in the race.
Kristen Oliver, Auburn grad, of the Opelika-Auburn News reported members of the Auburn Opelika Running and Track Association participated in the world-renowned marathon, but are OK.
Two bombs exploded near the finish line of the marathon at approximately 2:50 p.m. EST.
The death toll stands at three and the injury count is as high as 141, USATODAY reported at 9 p.m. CST.
A third explosion was reported at the John F. Kennedy Library just before 4 p.m., but is now believed to be caused by a fire, and not related to the explosions at the race, according to CNN.
Flights were banned over the Boston area temporarily and cell phone service was suspended as officials believed the bombs were detonated from a remote location.
Nearly 27,000 people participated in the marathon.
There were more than 100 Alabamians, seven from the Auburn/Opelika area, participating in the Boston Marathon, but none have been reported as injured or as a casualty.
More details will be reported as they become available.
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