| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Event which has taken place in parts of answers to asterisked clues | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Event suggested by the starts of 17-, 35- and 40-Across | USA Today | 02 Dec 2017 |
| Event suggested by the starts of 17-, 35- and 40-Across | ||
| International event | ||
| Theme of this puzzle | ||
| Quadrennial event | ||
| Someplace mighty dilapidated where top athletes compete (3,7,5) |