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
Ever the showman, he celebrated with a somersault.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
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
Aside from the somersault, however, Dobbins said he isn’t celebrating anything yet either.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
I watched as Yorick helped Hamlet turn a somersault before the queen, who clapped to see him tumble head over heels.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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