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
The USA's Ilia Malinin performs a somersault during his routine in the figure skating team event.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Word of California’s somersault over the fading Japan generated coverage in newspapers coast to coast, cable news and even as far afield as the BBC.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
After the Rams scored on Williams’ end zone somersault late in the second quarter, Byron Young forced a Brock Purdy fumble to end the half and set the tone for a late push.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024
“Ha!” he shouted, and his dark hair fell in his eyes as he dodged a laser blast by doing a somersault through the air.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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