Romeo Brown Makes SMC History at NAIA Track & Field Championships

Marion, Ind. – Spartanburg Methodist College sophomore Romeo Brown made history at the Wildcat Track & Field Complex during the 2025 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday evening.

Brown, who qualified in both the 100m and 200m dash, is the first male student-athlete in school history to compete at an NAIA Championship. The Newberry, S.C. native took to the track in the prelims of the 200m dash on Wednesday, clocking a time of 21.52 seconds in rainy conditions. His performance did not advance him to Friday's finals.

The championship will continue for Brown on Thursday with the 100m dash, scheduled to take place at 3:40 p.m.

Picture courtesy of Indiana Wesleyan University