Boston Marathon Explosions: The Heroes Who Responded to the Blasts

Marathon’s Bravest

Nina Strochlic on the bravery amid the Boston Marathon carnage, from the runners to the first responders.

Published Apr. 16 2013 4:45AM EDT

articles/2013/04/16/boston-marathon-explosions-the-heroes-who-responded-to-the-blasts/130415-marathon-heroes-strochlic-tease_kepk3u — John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty

On Monday afternoon at 2:50 p.m., after 26.2 sweaty miles, triumphant runners crossed the finish line of the 117th annual Boston Marathon, just as two blasts ripped apart the sidelines of the race.

Nina Strochlic

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Boston Marathon Explosions: The Heroes Who Responded to the Blasts

Nina Strochlic on the bravery amid the Boston Marathon carnage, from the runners to the first responders.

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