big top

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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

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, that self-proclaimed greatest show on Earth, is back seven years after folding up its big top for what was feared to be the last time.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2024

Scouting For Girls, Britpop band Suede and DJ Jo Whiley with her 90s anthems are all set to top the bill in the big top arena.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

Interestingly, I think that Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka made it okay for big top male athletes to feel comfortable saying that they, too, struggle with their own mental health.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

I sprint around back to where the performers and ring stock are lined up behind the big top in preparation for the Spec.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen