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LeTourneau University opens new Air Dome for track and field

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

LeTourneau University opens new Air Dome for track and field

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LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, celebrated the opening of its new 120,000-square-foot Athletic & Human Performance Air Dome on August 19, 2026. This facility features an 8-story inflatable dome that houses a 200-meter banked track and seating for 1,500 spectators. The university aims to host national and regional track and field meets, enhancing its athletic offerings. Tim Seegal, vice president of the athletic department, believes the new venue will also benefit the local economy by increasing hotel stays and restaurant business. The facility will not only serve LeTourneau's programs but is set to be accessible to the local community for running and other activities. Its first scheduled track event will take place in December.

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•Air Dome features a 200-meter banked track and seating for 1,500.
•Facility will host 27 scheduled track events starting in December.
•Dome includes spaces for kinesiology and biomedical engineering programs.
•Local community will have access for running, tennis, and pickleball.
•Tim Seegal expects economic benefits for Longview and East Texas.

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3:22 AMYahoo Sports — LeTourneau celebrates opening of Air Dome inflatable indoor athletic facility

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LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – LeTourneau University ushered in a new era for its track and field programs on Wednesday as it celebrated the grand opening of its new Athletic & Human Performance Air Dome. LeTourneau’s new 8-story, 120,000-square-foot inflatable dome will house a 200-meter banked track with seating for 1,500 visitors and make the university […]
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Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:22 AM
LeTourneau celebrates opening of Air Dome inflatable indoor athletic facility
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – LeTourneau University ushered in a new era for its track and field programs on Wednesday as it celebrated the grand opening of its new Athletic & Human Performance Air Dome. LeTourneau’s new 8-story, 120,000-square-foot inflatable dome will house a 200-meter banked track with seating for 1,500 visitors and make the university […]

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