somersault

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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

When circus-goers witness acts like a triple somersault on the trapeze or spinning in a human hamster wheel without a harness, they see a fleeting moment that is said to have divine impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

As he lifts his black-gloved hand, palm open, one of the kittens jumps into it and bounces off his palm, leaping through the hoop, executing a rather impressive somersault at the pinnacle of its leap.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern