Matthias Steiner wins an emotional gold at Beijing 2008 | Epic Olympic Moments

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Matthias Steiner - Countdown to Rio 2016 - 31 Iconic Olympic Moments
After winning gold in the Men's +105kg Weightlifting competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Matthias Steiner dedicated his win to his late wife.
As we countdown to Rio 2016, we're taking a look back at 31 iconic moments from Olympic history.
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[@DAMOVE]

There were 4 arms lifting it

[@gymfamily]

Guillermo Fabregat Jesus Christ I almost teared up reading that comment

[@Kus519]

Guillermo Fabregat his wife helped

[@morena012]

You made cry with your comment. Beautiful.

[@maharanasingh1747]

Well said brother

[@TheChibisaurus]

I don't know who's chopping those onions...

[@nooneinteresting4193]

Almost gets me everytime. The emotion was so pure. It always is when you win a gold, but none more pure than this one.

[@reversegoatee5997]

No One Interesting Honestly, whenever i watch it i cut onion, so that i have an excuse for crying like a baby :D

[@1aryan61]

i am so emotionless yet I always drop a tear on that vid

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Yep. It's like he was JUSSSTTTT about to stall out and you can physically see him dig deep and give that last little .000000001%...one thought of his wife for a split second...and the weight just shot up

[@ilogicalmind3618]

Watch victor axelson , Olympic gold medal winning moment Tokyo 2020

[@CmE_Psycho]

my guy immortalized his wife with that medal and the picture... immortalized in gold 🖤🖤🖤

[@dreastyork]

Congratulations Matthias,your wife is looking down on you with a big smile.

[@simonderge7]

❤❤❤

[@pulenthiranpulenthiran1812]

😍😍

[@hawtlava25]

She wasn’t looking down. She was there holding the bar

[@That_Ramdom]

@@hawtlava25 Awwwwww so true.

[@claydouglas2526]

Probably not, because he married again a few years after this, then knocked up his new bride shortly thereafter

[@earl77]

One of the most memorable moments of the Beijing games. I'm German-Canadian so it was nice to see a fellow German win gold, so sad that his wife passed away the year before.

[@TheDarklord0211]

He's Austrian, not German.

[@leonbremer4216]

@@TheDarklord0211 well that's right, but Austria is a part of the German folk

[@JakeHarper587]

@@TheDarklord0211 False ... he was born in Austria but obtained the German citizenship. Additionally he was competing for Germany as you can clearly see.

[@siramoras]

"passed away" was sadly more of a "got crushed" as it was in a horrific car accident. You wouldn´t want your worst enemy to have this happen to a loved one :(

[@mikelevel9]

@@siramorasbro chill

[@krischan67]

Once upon a time, Matthias Steiner was the strongest and the happiest man in the world. Once upon a time. He had a resource which noone else could tap on, the power of love. Sometimes it needs more than strength to be the strongest.

[@Ajesen]

Eddie hall the half ton deadlift

[@orangerightgold7512]

We captured that moment, and run it on a loop through Steiner's mind. And the chemical that his brain secrete goes into every Steiner's wafer cookie. Come home to the impossible flavor of your own completion. Come home to Steiner.

[@ChogerHD]

@@orangerightgold7512 lmao good one

[@alexvelludo]

@@Ajesen yeah but they're strongman, and take steroids

[@jayesh1891]

@@alexvelludo doesn't matter..we can see the amount of work he puts...hard work is still there...

[@CharlieAlvarezJ]

0:46 that is pure Extasy, joy and happiness. It is so emotive I feel really happy for him, he is incredibly strong not only physically but also spiritually

[@DiegoRuiz1991]

He is so emotional that he doesn't know whether to lift his arms up in the air or just collapse, it's crazy

[@user-vq6ym6qg4j]

Honestly must be insane to experience that. Very few people will get to experience that type of pleasure

[@Refrigerator44]

That’s physical, mental, and physical ecstasy. Something that most will never know at the same time.

[@LOSTEpisodesForFree]

Why is this not the most watched video on youtube

[@SymphonicMotion]

Technically, he's Austrian but he decided to compete for his wife's country.

[@jackcoleman8907]

LOSTEpisodesForFree because it didnt go wrong in the hood

[@homerp.hendelbergenheinzel6649]

humanity failed.

[@12inchesunbuffed33]

austrians are germans

[@12inchesunbuffed33]

austrians are bayuwaren they come from bavaria germany learn history

[@haritjanoti4092]

His wife's story- In 2004, a German woman from Zwickau in Saxony had watched Steiner participating in weightlifting contests on TV. She kept asking the Eurosport commentators for his email address, until they gave it to her. She contacted Steiner, and he agreed to meet her in Lower Austria. They married shortly thereafter and hence he moved to Germany, where he then applied for German citizenship. On 16 July 2007, his wife, Susann, died in a car accident. He stood on the medalists' podium with a photo of his late wife, who would otherwise have accompanied him to the Games. Edit: After 3 months of winning this, ( he must have received fame in Germany), he met a pretty German anchor and married her in 2010. If men have money & success they can find love again.

[@christianwijaya6906]

Yes that's true

[@VinodReddymukkamalla]

There should be a movie on this ! Looks great and inspiring to win a gold !

[@moumitapatra2335]

Really so heart touching ....🕯️❤️

[@RichARichTV]

Thank You!

[@clique1579]

I'm glad he got over it and was able to find somebody else. I'm sure he will always remember her no matter what or who he is with

[@Deena777]

I just cried my eyes out watching this video, it was so moving. This is why I love the Olympics, never give in the face adversity and personal tragedy. What a great Olympian

[@kapiljeswani6345]

Me too🥺😭

[@carelessdreamer]

I’m not a sports person, but I love watching the Olympics.

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

He channeled his wife's terrible tragedy into pure success, both mental and physical, and turned into positive growth. What a boss!

[@youeverthink7569]

Literally him 🔥🪖

[@quinn5299]

I can watch this 100 times and it still gives me chills

[@dolhe15]

x2 make Cry al the tiime 🥲

[@soulful5284]

I keep on finding my self tearing up at this video. It always gets me wondering if I will ever experience such an emotion, if I will ever feel so happy about my accomplishments. His reaction just shows how much he has been through and how hard he worked for this.

[@stark-wd9ff]

I always think about this. Whether I'll be able to achieve anything in this life. But we can always hope. I wish you the best ☺😊

[@Charlie-wi8wh]

All the best, together we can achieve

[@Junglesmells]

I feel selfish for wondering the same thing but…really though- I can’t quite imagine what that must feel like

[@STR8CRUDDYY]

these onions!

[@moritzschmidt8917]

I known what he means😂

[@besh3734]

😂😂😂 same here

[@besh3734]

@@johannesschaf1301 I don’t know how to explain, but he cried and blame the onions 😂, it’s a joke.

[@JstChrxz32]

I think everyone was cheering for him even his opponent

[@HrHaakon]

It's weightlifting. Everyone is cheering for everyone.

[@runningsushiroll9341]

Who tf and why would anyone dislike this video -_-

[@ahmadhadder9834]

2 dislikes, I'd say they are the silver and bronze guys haha

[@matcoddy6097]

probably the format of the video , most weightlifting videos play the lift the whole way through

[@lonewolfx499]

Russians?

[@pabloverdaguer8251]

Teary eyes made them miss the like button

[@darrenhenry7407]

Some losers

[@MarkSmithhhh]

You can literally see his body JUST about to fail...just slightly wavering and you can physically see him dig deep for that very last .00000000001%, and the weight just shot up...a millisecond thought of his wife...

[@77LUCKYNUMBER77]

his body was shaking but his arms were pure concrete!

[@MarkSmithhhh]

​@@77LUCKYNUMBER77 yep

[@Brey]

Matthias said in an interview he only felt his arms during the jerk, only remembering locking his elbows

[@KidsPlayingSoldiers]

The tears are real! Moments like these are why I watch the Olympics! So beautiful!

[@user-ow8mq4jo8c]

If you don't cry at this, you're dead inside. I wish somebody loved me that much.

[@Oogwood]

Guess i am dead inside then You know,just because i am not sensitive doesn't mean i am dead inside

[@megamanxv]

I remember watching this and cheering him on to win...but little did I know about his backstory which made this moment more emotional...strongest heart and soul I have ever seen

[@linaburfeind9714]

This is unbelievable this video made me cry

[@lovemecom3832]

That was so amazing. If he’s wife still alive for sure she will be proud to see him winning. Congratulations to you Matthias and you deserve it.

[@MarcoQuesada21]

thats the most beautiful thing about sports :')

[@mark8987]

Greatest moment in sports history. Makes me cry everytime.

[@stevenboa]

One the most memorable and beautiful moments to me in any sports.

[@tamaldas9216]

This video alone is enough to prove how powerful love is... ❤❤

[@kimsmither8820]

the photo he brought made me tear up. she’s been there since the beginning and he wanted to make sure he had her at the end too

[@ktmtxt]

LEGEND

[@tashaenadekle]

Such raw emotions. Literally can’t stop the tears.

[@ItsCr0x]

Not only he made Germany proud he also made his promise to his wife, mad respect dude

[@dastemplar9681]

He did it solely motivated by the pure love he had for his first wife who was no longer with him. It’s 2022 and it still brings tears to our eyes.

[@phamtheanh1625]

well. im crying. He is A good man !

[@jasoncohn3944]

If this story doesn't give you all the feels, I don't know what will.

[@agustinussibarani6588]

Purest happiness ever recorded.

[@sonicelectro47]

I wish I didn't miss this moment 8 years ago :( But I'm happy to know about it now.

[@skinny3062]

This is both emotional and joy moment for him. The way he was happy after achieving it. For days he worked hard with determination to fulfill his promise made to dearest late wife... ❤️❤️❤️ He is a blessed husband and father to his children ❤️❤️❤️

[@rideorhigh3373]

As soon as those weights hit the ground I saw the sadness yet happiness hit him!!! I’m proud of him for achieving this!!

[@darkseiddeath9812]

When men cried and respected him! A true warrior

[@deenagara9151]

His wife’s spirit helped him carry it! That’s why he won!

[@MikeGoesBadaBoom]

Love is the strongest force there is. It’s the force that got Matias to dig down deep and push push push. His wife was probably in his mind and heart the whole time.

[@Samjie]

Every once in a while I come back to this video. It's just beautiful. Nothing was stopping him that day.

[@Vinsanity_93]

this is still beautiful, cannot help but shed tears watching it

[@Audreysgamingshow]

Rest in peace Matthias wife❤ he kept his promises and won the gold medal❤ I’m proud of you cause you helped him😊

[@krithikbalaji1520]

I cried after a long time watching this. Thank you ❤️🥺

[@quinton_0514]

Somebody is cutting a lot of onions in here

[@beukenphom3680]

He did it for his wife and country 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@henrypartridge9793]

Motivation to carry on revising, need that energy to power through this degree. Cheers mathais

[@giannesanvicente2110]

still giving me goosebumps (:

[@ronstonge9102]

eveytime ive gone for a PR in the gym i think of this lift, its never failed me yet. one of the best lifts ever

[@prasurjya05]

Emotional plot twist: He was spotted by his wife spirit.❤️

[@sohambhattacharjee951]

And now there is an animated video on this.

[@prasurjya05]

@@sohambhattacharjee951 yea i saw!

[@elmo2738]

Pure joy and emotions , such a beautiful video

[@Zach-lz1zh]

What a way to ensure she is never forgotten. Everyone shares this moment with him❤️

[@maddendoggo5781]

His reaction to doing it is so heartwarming

[@thanhquanky]

It is insurmountable pain that one works so hard to eventually stand at the top and not be able to share it with his loved ones

[@williamthomas5215]

Him holding the medal with the picture of his wife adjacent to it always makes me tear up

[@user-wy3ev2oe1b]

This is the best moment of all time ❤❤❤

[@olympe95880]

The amount of stress , hapiness then beeing relieved in this video is crazy

[@bouytb]

A man's moment of purpose, just few seconds! That's all what matters

[@hania5413]

It was great.. boy.. that was amazing ♥️♥️♥️ Love from🇦🇫

[@quypl01]

This is a most romantic thing i have ever seen!

[@carlota4587]

I just want to go up there and give him a huge hug

[@calamidasosu3477]

That face shows genuine emotions. It's just to much bro.. who is cutting onions

[@tecrubio]

I hope to be that happy, at least 1 time in my life

[@biswabeckhamdeep4868]

Me Too ❤️

[@crazypantz3492]

Honestly, one of the most beautiful videos on youtube

[@synxx1004]

Truly a classic sporting moment that everyone loves

[@Floquis_cup]

We all know his wife is proud and happy foe him ❤ And was there wacth him winning and help him ❤

[@czorny5393]

This is the most emotoinal video i've ever seen.

[@carrotspectrum4374]

Makes me tear up every time

[@georgewashington7982]

The fact that he failed the first two lifts and had the motivation and energy to lift a third time and get gold is awesome

[@ayushmaurya1912]

Why ,am i crying?

[@Floppadab]

It’s hard to hate on this guy no matter who you are

[@saheb1009]

There's so much positivity in this world 🥺🥺

[@dirkverbaan1809]

mooiste sport moment ooit....kijk er regelmatig naar....tranen in mijn ogen.....

[@hemanko007]

When the pain of losing one's beloved triumphs the pain of lifting that barbell we get a champion like this

[@user-km5nl8ng6v]

this is emotional... i'm going to cry😭😭

[@eekjejanson2651]

This is my favourite Olympic Moment.

[@haie031]

Das beeindruckendste was ich jemals im Sport gesehen habe.

[@afifoffx9325]

I swear if you watch this till a thousand time you still will cry...

[@Childtoucher445]

This made me emotional

[@myrtlemcnappy1641]

my word , how amazing ...his emotion got me all twisted !!

[@hiyamikaela]

the most precious angel of them all

[@halllo54321]

Best Olympic Moment ever, with the Story behind, amazing!

[@ajaynainonline]

Definitely it will bring tears in your eyes

[@luise1371]

why did I cry watching this

[@maxbean8781]

That moment when he knows he’d got it … the passion , relief and joy in his face gets me every time

[@LEOMARTSPARTAN]

One of the best moments in sports

[@haggaisimon7748]

Oh dear, 12 years passed since that moment, lovely times back in Singapore waiting for something huge to come...

[@stephanymalafaia8705]

Em 2008 nas olimpíadas de Beijin eu uma adolescente de 17 anos, lembro de assistir essa competição e principalmente da emoção que sentir na momento da entrega da medalha 🏅 . Hoje, em 2024 com meus 33 anos e assistindo novamente essa vitória, eu choro de emoção, pois realmente entendi as batalhas que ele enfrentou para chegar na sua vitória. A mensagem de persistência, perseverança, foco, força e fé, levo comigo. Matthias Steiner, obrigada por não desistir e por sempre continuar. ❤

[@ScarredRomeo]

Moments that last for infinity.

[@clintonkim5075]

1:00 wonderful to look at them jumping together with joy

[@tuabijakit6732]

this is so inspirational

[@remstar5566]

Goosebumps everytime

[@spandyboy2871]

Your wife is proud dear ❤

[@alalalalalalalalalaal6113]

Steiner counterattacked so hard he got to Beijing

[@harmony318]

Man's determination is unbeatable.

[@theotsimon4288]

To me it's one of the most beautiful (and sad) win I have ever seen.

[@Rohanz]

The greatest Olympic moment!

[@michaelxthunder]

Gives me chills

[@saifuciscam9566]

So beautiful and motivating 😭

[@IsaacMorgan98]

That's my deadlift... I'm really proud of my deadlift.

[@michaelrauscher8662]

I LOVE THIS MAN ..