Retrograde in History · 2012

athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's shot put

On August 3, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 2°35′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 3, 2012♌︎Leo 2°35′Rx windowJul 15 – Aug 8, 2012
Mercury retrograde♌︎LeoLeap yearWikipedia
The record

men's shot put events at the Olympics

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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.