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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Dobbins — limited to just 100 carries with Baltimore the last three seasons because of injuries to his ACL, meniscus, LCL, hamstring and Achilles — ended the run with a somersault across the goal line.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

Watch as West Indies' Kevin Sinclair celebrates taking Harry Brook's wicket with an "extraordinary" somersault on day one of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

She completed an accident-free somersault, then rolled over to lie on her stomach, searching for her bunny, who had taken refuge under the couch.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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