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
The record
On 3 August 2012, Tomasz Majewski of Poland won the men's shot put at the London Olympics, becoming the third man to successfully defend the Olympic title.
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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.