Emotional Olympic gold medal victory after 12 years! - Oscar Figueroa 🥇🇨🇴 | Never Give Up!🔥

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Oscar Albeiro Figueroa Mosquera is a Colombian weightlifter who competes in the 62 kg class. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he finished fifth in the 56 kg class with a total of 280 kg. In 2008 in Beijing, he struggled with a serious injury that prevented him from achieving a result. After a successful operation, he returned in 2012, set an Olympic record of 177 kg in the clean and jerk and won silver. He finally won gold in Rio in 2016 with a total of 318 kg and then retired from the sport by symbolically taking off his shoes and placing them on the platform. 🏅👟
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[@ddodd69]

ok

[@Thisisaweirdthing2makeusdo]

How is your comment from 2 weeks ago 😂

[@gershom86]

He truly deserves it. It took 3 surgeries to his back, and the toll on his body will accumulate, but that’s the real sacrifice of a Olympic champion

[@raskolnjikov1]

it is also very dumb and sad to sacrifice your health and life for the roman circus. It has absolutely no value

[@jonhdoe4831]

​@@raskolnjikov1you're sacrificing your life too... But for nothing...

[@mrbeau5387]

@@jonhdoe4831everything is nothing

[@montauta]

​@@raskolnjikov1what mediocre tought

[@GozieZilla]

Working 9-5 is sacrificing your life also​@@raskolnjikov1

[@andresyesidmorenovilla7888]

For anyone wondering what happened to Oscar at the Beijing Olympics, he was suffering from a (yet undiscovered) "herniated disc between two vertebrae in his neck that compressed the nerves responsible for mobility and sensitivity in his arms". He had to undergo surgery to fix it before the London Olympics and again 6 months before the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Dude is the definition of grit.

[@karlitop7497]

Thank you for this.

[@josephb8499]

All that for what… for a piece of medal..

[@davidkim4653]

@@josephb8499 tell me you're a massive lose without telling me you're a massive loser

[@hassamtarmohamed6222]

The medal is only a part it, the journey completes it.

[@eveangelineful]

​@josephb8499 recognition...recognition is the word.

[@KIRANKUMARATTADA]

the lifts at beijing really brought tears into the eyes!

[@Hamzashabaz12]

Yeah bro😢

[@Love_democracy12]

Same 😢😢😢😢

[@ritwikbandyopadhyay2376]

he had a herniated disk that was undiagnosed then

[@kennisthecreator]

What happened? Did he have a wrist injury?

[@303Smilezzz]

whatever success he attained, it never hurt more than it did in Beijing. To be so hungry and expereince such heartbreak, it stands to reason that moment in China would be the fule for a lifetime.

[@analuisabrandao95]

From sad tears to happy tears, this is a true lesson about resilience

[@radscorpion8]

HE DESTROYED HIS BODY

[@garyhayes5751]

He has a lifetime to recover ​@@radscorpion8

[@Midknightkin23154]

​@@radscorpion8nah your just jealous of his success

[@afandeojoklectures]

The most emotional performance of all times to me!!!

[@giovannygarica275]

For me its between this one and the one about the guy who had lost his wife a year prior to the olympics in a car accident. Both of them had different things motivating them, but both won Gold at the end. The human will is special

[@GIBBO4182]

@@giovannygarica275Matthias Steiner

[@stephenr80]

​@@giovannygarica275def the german fella who lost his partner was wow too ❤

[@devanshu8994]

Well said by Scott Hall - TOUGH TIME DOES NOT LAST BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO

[@garvitahuja3717]

Bad times don't last, but bad guys do - razor ramon

[@arkansavalder]

Scott hall bro

[@arkansavalder]

" Hard Work Pays off , Dreams come true... Bad times don't last ,Bas guys do "

[@yungfinesse3642]

only tough people last... eurrrbulublbublbughulubulugusu

[@pradyot__]

Tought time neva lasst, only tough people last.....Ooovbdaduidguduh

[@aryaanubhav8040]

Oscar if you are watching this just want to let you know that you are fighter. And you are inspiration for many of us. I am preparing for an exam and and I came to this video you inspired me to work lot more harder. Sending love from India.

[@Sampathkumar-hh9uj]

I also from india and preparing for exams same as you getting motivated 🔥

[@aaronafre1920]

Exam already aced

[@gabrielmm8441]

he trained every day to get that golden medal, one of the South America pride, well done Oscar

[@RemoveNegativity466]

i cried, so happy for his success

[@dintea165]

If grit, determination and perseverance were in a human body, it would be this guy! Legend!

[@MrSlamdung]

"Thank You, Lord!"- is read on his lips as he opens his arms to the sky. This video has more emotion than most films out there.

[@seaninfrared]

If grit, determination and perseverance were a human body, it would be this guy! Legend!

[@mickymouse2445]

Grit, determination and perseverance ARE in this one

[@leokastor]

As a Colombian, I'm super proud of this guy. Tough as nails, fought his way through poverty and violence, like many of us do. Getting to where he got, starting from where he started, is truly a feat of the human spirit. Eres un grande!

[@robyn3590]

What a beautiful journey. I cried watching this. This is truly amazing to watch. No1 deserves the gold medal like he does. Proud of Colombia. Lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@BigDiki]

I'm an Ecuadorian and I remember this moment as it was just yesterday, all my family was rooting for Oscar, Colombia is our country neighbor and we as fellow latin americans, we suffer the losses and celebrate our victories as one, because only we know the struggle that is to achieve the spotlight in the podium at the Olympics, not to say, to win a gold medal in our conditions is going beyond the impossible with our governments and "sport" committees lacking any attention and support to our athletes.

[@marcohatley4992]

This is what olympics are about, no politics, no shanigans, just heart, hard work and faith !

[@lemondrop7305]

Olympics can be about politics lol these athletes have earned that platform. It’s their freedom to choose. just read the history of the Olympics 😂

[@marcohatley4992]

@@lemondrop7305 I don't talk about the athletes, and you know what I mean, don't be a pain

[@beirangiaphiapi452]

to be the best in the world

[@jeanvaljean6433]

Tell me why imane khelif was harassed then.

[@encafeteria8325]

If you think they have nothing to do with politics, you have no idea what the Olympics are. The Olympics ARE politics and they are thanks to politics

[@simplyeric12]

Weight lifting is probably the only thing that is closest to world peace. Everyone is competing with themselves to be truly the best version of themselves. Everyone cheering for you no matter what race. North Korea winning gold that one time is also unforgettable, but this Colombian winning gold after 12 years is truly a remarkable testimony that we never want to give up..

[@aarondcruz4254]

Ngl, I teared up instantly at 2:52. The cluster of emotions in that scream

[@sanandn.r7889]

Yeah true

[@joelmelissam]

Me, too. That anguish in Beijing. 😢

[@markalbertrogando3499]

Beauty of the Olympics. They have the same story of our first historic Olympic Gold Medalist in the Philippines, Hidilyn Diaz. Both are true blooded Warrior and Champion! 🇵🇭🇨🇴

[@amanullahsiddiquei]

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. And in the end you'll be a champion... And yes, you proved it...This video literally made me cry...❤

[@IRosamelia]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. As a colombiana myself, I´m so proud of Óscar

[@HoracioGaray]

This video should be shown in every school. It's a prime example of focus and hustle when it comes to chasing your dreams. It's not a walk in the park, but anything's possible if you put your mind to it. 12 years! What a champ!

[@ajtal_usa2952]

This is what the Olympics/sports/life/achievement is about. It’s not one straight line - its a journey of constant pain/hustle / grit/hard work/ and determination

[@pangoroids]

Respect to his coach too for supporting him🥹❤️

[@Itshuezy]

I cried watching this....

[@CEREBRAL.ASSASSIN]

Agreed

[@NityaDesai-36]

I don’t even know him or watch this sport still I cried 😢 !

[@kanchankanchan123]

Hard work get succesed

[@XMANofNYC2000]

Go Colombia!!! Very proud. Never Gave Up!!! Heart of a warrior.

[@daviddemeneses6532]

Vamoosssssss COLOMBIAAAAAAAAAAA!!! 💪

[@danielbaute5873]

Un pueblo acostumbrado a luchar. VIVA COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

[@aslkdfjhg]

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ―Mahatma Gandhi

[@Hemanth_94]

So truee !!

[@draincatYT]

Ah yes, all the records Gandhi broke!!

[@raguram2992]

​@@draincatYT😂 Gandhi chose non-violence ..

[@draincatYT]

@@raguram2992 what does violence have to do with PRs my brotha?!

[@benedikclaire9423]

Yeah yeah bonel

[@dharmendrasinghrajput8017]

Huge Respect from INDIA Your jernoury is very emotional..

[@shreyas5696_YT]

Gerouny*

[@vneses9869]

@@shreyas5696_YT jeraouny

[@DragonSTORM-zb1pe]

Nah bro I am ashamed pls never comment again

[@kalusharma6561]

​@@DragonSTORM-zb1pejudging is easy dude

[@AlejandroPikoulasPlata]

Thanks Indian brother ❤

[@dweepjyotinath462]

Literally got tears in my eyes after watching this what an incredible journey 🥺

[@soslanpirveli7345]

This is the best example of total dedication, commitment, passion and sacrifice to the sport bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jorgepinzon7072]

Thanks

[@Marie-10-i1r]

He represents the spirit of any Colombian. We believe that with persistence, anything can be achieved!

[@dgmj_24]

NOTHING CAN DEFEAT A PERSON WITH STRONG WILL. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION OSCAR!!!

[@juanda1995]

Viva COLOMBIA!!!

[@azzu12]

This is what the Olympics are all about. Resilience, perseverance and determination. The human spirit of never giving up. Way to go Oscar!!!

[@Bryzki13]

The definition of try and try until you succeed

[@loveyourself-fe5rt]

He is really deserved that medal but also thanks to those who stood up with him and gave him such golden chance🧡

[@spicyhummus6266]

Holy cow! This is awesome, you could not only see how determined he was on the Gold but he looked better than ever in that event, his Physique is insane for a clean athlete that also had such heavy spinal surgeries!

[@TheJoanml]

And After undergone 6major surgeries!!what a legend 🎉❤

[@Ali-cw2zh]

I NEEDED THIS DON’T EVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF AND YOUR DREAMS 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@OrangeDurito]

Bro this truly teared me up. When get up from your failure and train hard with singular vision to finally achieve the long due success - that’s the triumphant nature of humanity. This is more than just a gold medal in the Olympics.

[@mubashirkarim7039]

His story was really emotional. It puts me all tears in my eyes. Many many Congrats to him💞💞💞🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@krisplummer3991]

They know EXACTLY when to bring in the piano to capture to emotion in it’s entirety. I’m not getting teary eyed, YOU are. Honestly, sport has the ability to bring out the best in humanity. Add in beautiful music and it’s magical. Also, his last view walking off that stage seeing the Olympic rings. Goosebumps…that memory will never leave him.

[@campotoro7822]

Oscar ha llevado el nombre de Colombia a lo más alto, mostrándonos que con disciplina, dedicación y perseverancia, no hay meta inalcanzable. Eres un ejemplo de superación y un orgullo para todos nosotros. Gracias por inspirarnos a soñar en grande y a nunca rendirnos.

[@robinaugustine5998]

I just felt like he won for my country 😢 so emotional

[@shermanwaren159]

Bro I cried at this. What a champion.

[@OriginalPuro]

Tor would be proud of that lift. To see someone reach the peak of their sport and to claim the victory of everyone else is a beautiful sight, especially when it has been a difficult path. He earned that. Olympic Champions are amazing.

[@jamesmcgregor8314]

A true champion.

[@beetlejuicewastaken]

From tears of pain to tears of joy! An emotional and inspirational athlete. His journey is similar to Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz who won silver in Rio and gold in Tokyo. 🤩🇨🇴🇵🇭

[@alfazzainuri]

Salah satu lawan terberat lifter indonesia Eko Yuli Irawan. Respect from Indonesia. 🇮🇩🇨🇴

[@yourchoice1239]

Now he will live 10 year longer than his fixed life with this great victory ✌️

[@tommyls4357]

Haha, really? How so?

[@MrQuestiel]

​@@tommyls4357 The memory of him will live longer than his death. His determination is immortalized.

[@tommyls4357]

@@MrQuestiel gotcha

[@peteroyewole7457]

Winning Takes A Long Practice and Patience. Congratulations Brother. Lesson. Never give up no matter how long it takes to achieve a dream

[@ScriperX]

Aún recuerdo cuando esto fue noticia nacional en nuestro país. Grande Oscar, es un orgullo colombiano y todo un país pudo ver ese esfuerzo que tanto le puso y como alcanzó la gloria. Hoy es un ejemplo de superación no solo para nosotros sino también para el mundo 🟨🟦🟥

[@musicloverlondon6070]

What I know about weightlifting could be written on the back of a postage stamp but this was a great video! What a wonderful athlete! The toll on the body and mind from that kind of continual punishment must be overwhelming, yet he persisted until he reached his goal. Let's not forget the team around him, his family and friends either. They will also have shared his journey and some of that pain, as well as the joy of success that eventually came. Well done Mr Fosquera! You conquered not only the sport, but yourself as well. A true athlete.👏

[@chamaridias5262]

Mis respetos por tanta dedicacion, Saludos desde Sri Lanka 👍, Grande Oscar , hero de verdad en realmente,

[@miner6361]

That's the real story of mankind! rage against the dying light ❤

[@jjeisonperez7037]

Gran ejemplo de Resiliencia. Siempre histórico Oscar Figueroa

[@bootbhai]

Salute for his dedication

[@oldblue1346]

Colombian perseverance 🇨🇴

[@gkgsknowledge8572]

I can say this is.. one of the most inspiring videos ever I watch on Olympics 🙏🥇 Shook me from inside ❣️❣️

[@Wolf-vh9vg]

Grande mi negro. Hermoso todo. Su resiliencia tuvo recompensa

[@Chemist_Abdallah_Gad]

this is the life just try and u will reach to the top oneday !

[@ronniebauman28]

The power of discipline, dedication, and refusal to quit. A warrior in the flesh. ❤️

[@deividas_kimontas]

What a CHAMPION! 🇨🇴 Oscar went through so much pain, but it paid off! 🙌

[@pubgclips4384]

If people ask what success looks like, so this video ❤ congratulations brother 🥇

[@daleincisions]

So emotional ... Sacrifices and Belief is the answer to make it happen ...

[@PneumaNoose]

That Silver medal had me in tears already. I love when athletes are so proud to get Bronze or Silver. Anyone who is a stink face when they get 2nd and 3rd place are so ungrateful. But this dude was the happiest EVER to get that Silver. It really shows his phenomenal character ❤

[@julianmartinezalzate5346]

Grande Oscar, mis respetos por tanta dedicación 💪🏼 Un héroe en Colombia,muchas gracias por la felicidad que nos diste a los Colombianos 🇨🇴🎉

[@showkatshah5534]

What a legend , he never gave up. 👏

[@gofannon1943]

Congrats from the USA!!

[@Go-rn9kn]

Proud to be Colombian❤

[@Prashantshukla_96]

Also appreciate the country for supporting him

[@rip_backn]

This inspirational video brought me to tears. No matter how much time you fail, you don’t give up. In the end, you will win! Congrats to Oscar 👏🏽🎊🎉

[@dov111]

So proud of my fellow Colombian. I always get teary eyed when I see his video ❤

[@mehedi7476]

He wins our heart❤ he is our legends❤

[@luzgalavis234]

Gran ejemplo porque con su perseverancia, convicción y dedicación durante años, él y el equipo multidisciplinario, alcanzó el tan anhelado éxito, para el, su familia y su país, que viva Colombia. Bendiciones 🙏

[@ALONSO_FIT6]

Es una inspiración👏👏👏👏

[@kookoo9958]

You can see his life story in his face and in his raw emotion. We push on. We try harder. We win harder.

[@kshitijvarma2566]

Absolutely deserved it.... truely anyone can achieve whatever he/she wants if he sets his mind to it...👏👏

[@yashovardhansingh5824]

My Goodness😢 More Power to you Brother ❤️🎉 Love from India Best of Luck for your Future 🙏

[@itsyashhh2504]

Thats the perfectt xample of failure again and againn giveee u the precious 🥇 🥇 🥇 golddd

[@monk2559]

This is inspirational journey... Be consistent to your goal and oneday you will achieve it with your hardwork

[@ritiksharmavines3314]

Love from India 🇮🇳 my motivation you bro ❤ and next lavel hard work and struggle bro❤

[@Mishra25]

There hardwork gives their dream. Really tears in my eyes after watching this 🥺👏

[@sreesree22]

I have NEET PG on the day after tomorrow...This made me cry..n inspirational also...I will fight😭😭😭

[@Auxinapex]

All the best future accomplished doctor😊❤

[@forevermayank1]

All the very best! 🤍

[@binitkumar8622]

Same .. 😄

[@ChandanSharma-ql8wt]

Mine too😭

[@AdityaShivhare-fd4cc]

Wish you luck champ

[@Victoria-gc1so]

Ese día lloré de felicidad con mi amado compatriota Oscar Figueroa ❤

[@ChadNguG]

Never give up💪

[@prateeeeeeeek]

In so many countries GOLD 🥇 is earned after so many sacrifices 😭 this is Olympics main thread to transverse and make it relatable in whole world 🙌🏼🙏🏼 this time i feel it was St Lucia, Botswana to get that feeling🥇🤌🏼

[@aaronmartinezgarza5693]

El Atlas colombiano, 🏋🏾‍♂️🇨🇴

[@sriramkrishnan1397]

That really brought me tears 😢 Respect the legend 🙏

[@robertobonilla5338]

Oscar desde Panamá. Gracias por existir hermano. Felicidades leyenda.

[@chuksharma]

Wt a person, wt a athlete ❤❤❤❤, his story says everything, what a dedication, He is a hero 👍

[@jopama]

El claro video de lo que somos los Colombianos!! Resilientes frente a todo!!... 💪🏻

[@early_Bird3]

Editors done great job making this video for inspirational

[@jayfloramusic]

We're all crying with and for you Oscar! ❤️

[@jairoescudero1083]

Este hombre es la muestra de lo que somos los colombianos no nos damos por vencidos jamás!.

[@jorgepinzon7072]

Oscar para mi es la muerta de todo. en cualquier deporte

[@superplash8400]

This story reminded me of the story of Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 . It also took 4 Olympics for her to get the gold ( none in the first and second try ( 2008 & 2012 ) silver in the third Olympic stint ( 2016 ) and gold in the fourth appearance ( 2020 ) , exactly the same journey as him.

[@mohammadazharbasri9881]

Betapa gigihnya beliau 11:00 ..setelah12 tahun baru dapat gold medal...patut contoh atlet seperti beliau..jangan putus asa kalau kalah pertama kali..usaha tangga kejayaan. Salute atlet angkat berat Columbia..

[@Healthwealthwisdm]

What better motivation than this truly emotional and inspirational sports power

[@juliepaulinegaitantabares8286]

Estuve allí para vivirlo junto con el y el resto de compatriotas que sudamos, apretamos he hicimos fuerza junto por el... Que orgullo haber podido verlo y gritar ese himno nacional que nos lleno tanto de orgullo y lágrimas ❤❤❤❤

[@binoymathew246]

Well done Oscar Figueroa! 😎👌