somersault
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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
“But wait, you say, ‘I’ve seen them dance and somersault, and even bounce off walls.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
She squirmed out headfirst, her skinny legs kicking slightly as she did a somersault onto the front lawn.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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