Retrograde in History · 2014

speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – men's 10000 metres

On February 18, 2014, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aquarius, tracing backward through 24°04′ of the sign.

WhenFebruary 18, 2014♒︎Aquarius 24°04′Rx windowFeb 6 – Feb 28, 2014
Mercury retrograde♒︎AquariusWikipedia
The record

men's 10,000 metres events at the Olympics

More from this window · Feb 6 – Feb 28, 2014

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