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somersault

[suhm-er-sawlt] / ˈsʌm ərˌsɔlt /


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Two members of the Caballero family, Rubén Sr. and Rubén Jr., are also recognized for being the first to execute the quadruple somersault under the big top tent in 1985.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Isack Hadjar crashed his Red Bull on his own at the final chicane and Pierre Gasly's Alpine was tipped into a somersault by Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls at the final corner.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

After Joveljic doubled the advantage four minutes later on an assist from Mark Delgado, he performed a somersault in the penalty area, then ran away from his teammates and bowed toward Puig on the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

Aside from the somersault, however, Dobbins said he isn’t celebrating anything yet either.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

The dragon passed like an express train, turned a somersault, and burst over Bywater with a deafening explosion.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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