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
“But wait, you say, ‘I’ve seen them dance and somersault, and even bounce off walls.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
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
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
When Otto and Sheed touched her too, she rocketed into the air, twisting into a somersault that propelled her clean over the boys’ heads.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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