somersault

Example Sentences

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The USA's Ilia Malinin performs a somersault during his routine in the figure skating team event.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

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

Phil Latham showed me an involved method of escape in which you executed a modified somersault over your opponent’s back.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles