The name Vince Brown and Division III women's track and field success could almost be used as synonyms.

The long-time Christopher Newport track coach has put together a record unequalled in Division III, as his Lady Captain track teams have rolled to 12 national championships since 1987. Since CNU won its first national title, the indoor championship of 1987-88, there have been a total of 25 national meets held, and CNU has taken 12.

And, along the way, there have been almost countless Mason-Dixon and Dixie Conference championships as well as victories in many other meets.

The success, of course, has come after the recruitment of great athletes, and Brown has brought to CNU some of the greatest ever in Division III. Over the years CNU has produced the amazing total of 59 individual and relay national championships, along with the staggering total of 369 All-America awards won by over 70 different athletes.

Brown has been recognized for the achievements of his Captain track teams in many ways, including numerous regional and national coach of the year awards. In addition, he was presented with Christopher Newport's Distinguished Service Medallion, an award bestowed very infrequently by the university.

The graduate of Emory & Henry College began his coaching career in far southwestern Virginia at Chilhowie H.S., where he served as head track coach and assistant coach of basketball and football. He then moved to Blacksburg H.S. where he directed the Indians to one state title, eight regional and ten district championships. In 1976 he moved to the Virginia Peninsula to direct the Hampton H.S. track and cross country programs, and joined the CNU staff in 1980.

His wife, Norma, is Director of Gift Planning at CNU. They have one daughter, Adrienne, who is 27.