Retrograde in History · 2012

swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's 200 metre breaststroke

On July 31, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 4°16′ of the sign.

WhenJuly 31, 2012♌︎Leo 4°16′Rx windowJul 15 – Aug 8, 2012
Mercury retrograde♌︎LeoLeap yearWikipedia
The record

men's 200 metre breaststroke 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.