Retrograde in History · 2012

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

On July 29, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 5°39′ of the sign.

WhenJuly 29, 2012♌︎Leo 5°39′Rx windowJul 15 – Aug 8, 2012
☿Mercury retrograde♌︎Leo✦Leap yearWikipedia
The record

swimming 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.

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