Alberto Zoppé's somersault

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Title

Alberto Zoppé's somersault

Subject

Emigration and immigration -- Italians -- United States -- Circus -- 20th century

Description

Alberto is one of two athletes in the world who can do a double summersault between two running horses. His son Giovanni points out to the back of the first horse which is thrusting him. The horse helped in the jump.

Source

Zoppé Family Archive

Publisher

circopedia.org

Date

1950s

Contributor

Ilaria Serra

Rights

Zoppè family

Type

photography

Citation

“Alberto Zoppé's somersault,” Italian-American Memories: Documentary Archive, accessed April 26, 2024, https://itamm.omeka.net/items/show/390.