This moment is a core memory for us. 🥹❤️

[@hugheslife3557]

Idc what anyone says, these are the kinds of stories that make sports legendary.

[@darkcircle899]

Stories like this are why I love sports. I love seeing people dedicate themselves to being the best at their sport and overcome nearly unimaginable adversity to get there. Stories like this one are why I will continue to watch and participate in sports for my entire life.

[@tobiasfunke8967]

Yeah 99% dont get this place even if they have similar situations.

[@darkcircle899]

@@tobiasfunke8967 Yeah that's true but that's sports only the best make it to the top. For me that's also part of the beauty of sports. There are honestly not a ton of things in life that are a pure meritocracy but sport is. Whoever is the fastest runner, strongest lifter, farthest thrower, etc. is the winner it's pure and simple. Where you come from, who your family is, or how much money you have are completely irrelevant because all that matters is your results and there's no shortcut to winning just a ton of practice and hard work over time.

[@jdrs1910]

I like beans.

[@MondoChow777]

​@@tobiasfunke8967 That's irrelevant, sports at any level, from a local club of strangers or friends to the minor leagues. Sports is and can be the pinnacle of one achieving thier own greatness in life. Speaking from experience as a person who participates in indoor soccer and struggling on the field yet becoming a local team hero finding out I was better as a goal keeper.

[@Lunabella123]

The fact that he wasn’t happy he got the title, He was happy for the fulfillment of his promise

[@dacejaunzeme4849]

Ya❤️❤️😥😥

[@UPSTATECITY845]

😢🥺😱😭💗💘💜💔❤🧡💛🤎🖤🤍

[@reech4life466]

3.1k likes and only one comment let me fix that

[@samt5663]

Much greater motivation

[@NGorso1]

Meh, I wouldn't say "he wasn't happy"

[@GinkgoPete]

Reminder that the German commentary said "He didn't do it for Germany. He didn't do it for Austria. He did it for her."

[@ŽaliaUgnis]

​@@jotarokujo5132 u're an idiot

[@RileyWritey]

​@@jotarokujo5132 How?

[@Quackz15]

@@jotarokujo5132why are you so mad over this? You really think his wife wouldn’t have wanted him to win one of the highest awards for his sport?

[@Denozo88]

​@jotarokujo5132 you don't think she told him to fulfill his dream?

[@TrumpyPumpyPants]

​@@jotarokujo5132 who hurt you bb?

[@WoahDudeYt]

“His wife pulled while he lifted” Rest in peace to the love of his life❤

[@gwennydoline2911]

Stop it 😢😢😢 you made me cry...

[@burgerbait]

DQ that's cheating

[@DG_RAISTAR_FF]

​@@burgerbait bruh 😂 but what?? Whyy

[@EdwinTyler]

​@@burgerbaitlol

[@malcolmcanchela3327]

Dogwifhat

[@AdityaTiwari-jp2mk]

I could have lifted anything that day - Mattihias Steiner

[@troysims2753]

Love conquers all

[@joelwillems4081]

I forgot how much more this was then his previous max, but it wasn't a little.

[@alihaidar5787]

​@@joelwillems4081 I believe it was a solid 20kgs more.

[@haileyCC787]

Made me cry❤

[@someguy787]

Not a tiger 1

[@mar_dma]

Crying for strangers is my passion 🥹🥇

[@cynthiag.gracia1194]

If there was ever a comment that hit home,this was it lolol😢

[@popcornsutton6267]

I just hysterically laughed while crying. This comment really is the best comment on the internet.

[@zarithayep2968]

😭😭😭🙌

[@davyanapaz67]

Lmao you're lost 😂

[@jacehansen645]

Me too 😢

[@SebuTK]

Saw someone who drew some art of this moment where the ghost of his wife was there holding the bar up with him helping and it made me cry more than anything.

[@Naima_2010]

Aww that’s so sweet ❤

[@ryanjeong-x3o]

You didn't have to remind me because now i'm crying

[@odditynix]

I’m crying just reading that

[@bobhowell9377]

That animation gets me every time. And the ending to plague dogs.

[@bobbykoranga6580]

❤❤❤

[@stevelloyd9859]

That picture meant more than that piece of gold ever will!!

[@เตียบ่อกี้-พ6ฎ]

❤❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@romanpierce7224]

🎉❤ Absolutely 💯

[@iamthedangerbiznatch]

That piece of gold meant a lot for him cause that's what he promised her. It isn't valueless, it holds the value of his hardwork and the strength of his love for her.

[@stevelloyd9859]

@@iamthedangerbiznatch Indeed. Well said!

[@flyingbee8033]

Now I believe what is true' love

[@JasonEmerson711]

Forget that weight, how about the millions of hearts he lifted, including his own. His wife is extremely proud of her hubby. RIP to his loved one.

[@curlyfries2956]

@@Kenlac92why u gotta be so negative bruh

[@artsmart_5805]

​@@curlyfries2956 he's just miserable and doesn't have anyone to love him the same way lol

[@christianlilavois5706]

​@@Kenlac92lmao funny enough you know you liked your own comment. Whatever shithole that is making you that way, leaving it is always a choice.

[@TheOG_Bonsai_Guy]

Amen

[@swordzanderson5352]

@@Kenlac92 She would've been, not like you knew how that felt

[@alistairmills7608]

I can't help crying whenever I see this because this is what a triumph looks like. Matias Steiner's wife Susann, died in a tragic car accident and 15 months later Matias lifted for her and won an Olympic Gold Medal in the Super Heavyweight Class.

[@길-g9c]

Can't imagine what he've gone through

[@yipikaiyeihp7652]

Mis respetos

[@michelleg.9934]

And it was at the event that he met his now new wife :). His angel didn't want him to be alone.

[@matasa7463]

@@michelleg.9934 I can almost imagine her spirit guiding them together...

[@ihateallyall]

@@michelleg.9934i wish i didn’t hate that

[@jnaoe]

i'm not crying, you're crying

[@camarapaterek1691]

It just started pouring out😢.

[@mikaelmanullang2474]

I am. ❤

[@MikeSpozowski]

no not me, you

[@TheBigCheeseTP]

Nah u are. Idc enough to cry

[@DJ.30]

@TheBigCheeseTP oh wow, big tough guy u are

[@rahelagha7638]

On that day everybody was happy including his rivals. That is the beauty of sports.

[@jrskiller5735]

„There were four hands on the bar that day.“

[@juha2031]

So it was disqualified?

[@ZakMason10]

@@juha2031😂

[@Nyan_cat_]

lol​@@juha2031

[@SexyBigTeeth]

Like her wife could lift anything😂😂

[@willz8092]

@@juha2031nah way to ruin the moment 😭

[@JTK_XXL]

Another amazing fact: He needed to clean & jerk a weight 8kg ABOVE his personal best in order to win the gold medal and he did.

[@Alan-zy9kc]

that's fucki** brutal

[@moupipics]

​@@Alan-zy9kcwell that's a fresh way to censor lol

[@gmponza]

@@moupipicsi’m thinki** that as well

[@Alan-zy9kc]

@@moupipics i just realized xd

[@Thesheriff1776]

She lifted those extra 8kg for him

[@issiannamelodi]

The pure joy and happiness in his face says it all😭 He pushed and did it for his wife, that’s absolutely wonderful ❤️ may she rest forever peacefully

[@zacherys1223]

@@jotarokujo5132who hurt u bro

[@mayfort8573]

Love the fans in Beijing cheering him on like he’s the protagonist

[@jotarokujo5132]

@@zacherys1223 who hit you on the head?

[@abhinavram7920]

​@@jotarokujo5132he just believes in the afterlife. And that's why there is such a thought process going on in his head

[@g0ldeclipse]

That's a lot of words just to show you wish you got this much attention lmao ​@@jotarokujo5132

[@Nick.and.noah_horse]

all my condolences for his wife this guy is just incredible

[@nathanhinojosa1326]

only in ohio 💀

[@Nick.and.noah_horse]

@@nathanhinojosa1326 only in Ohio?? but this guy will still be amazing

[@nathanhinojosa1326]

@@Nick.and.noah_horse bro is most definitely from ohio

[@Nick.and.noah_horse]

@@nathanhinojosa1326 it is your brother ??

[@Bethman-c3p]

I watched this live as a kid, it was the most beautiful moment in the olympic games, I've ever seen!

[@Louisthesaxman1]

Derek Redmond finishing the race being helped by his Dad with an injury is pretty special too!

[@deco.7798]

Wow I’ve seen this clip lots watching it live would’ve been great

[@elenas5946]

I will never not cry watching this

[@ghsvideosreviews5499]

I remember watching this as well, was really amazed by his effort , it was so moving .

[@spiringpenny4941]

Also the heaviest

[@basstib.9343]

The gym where he trained was in my home town. I met him a couple of times as this is a rather small town near Heidelberg. He’s such a kind and humble and friendly person. He deserves this so much and I am very happy for him he was able to pull that off!

[@zen-dung]

In Wiesloch?

[@basstib.9343]

@@zen-dung Close but no ;-). In Leimen.

[@EddySakamura]

Warum schreibst du idiot dann nicht deutsch

[@iknowiamwrong.butstill...2073]

did he find someone else?

[@immanuelvanlalawmpuia6070]

i am happy for him here as well tear fell down from my eyes and flow through my cheeks

[@100000zombies]

My friend purposely ended his life a while back. I still text him and let him know that im okay. I know he wont answer, but I miss sharing my thoughts and achievements with him. I miss that guy.

[@kylemorley7801]

I hope your okay brother , head up

[@kylemorley7801]

Or your crown will fall off king

[@stellarnaut5186]

Bro 😭

[@MaxW69]

This is so sad, take care of yurself, thank you for sharing

[@taqwiplays302]

June 23rd 2023 my friend did the same. Continue to love them, remember them, and also remember to take care of yourself.

[@athaurrehman786]

I can't imagine how tough it was for him physically, mentally & emotionally.

[@diligafifunouno641]

Look at his eyes, few people know drive and passion like that.

[@Captainkebbles1392]

We all cried and cheered. But she just smiled. Wherever she is. Because she always knew he could do it

[@matasa7463]

She knew he just needed to believe in himself, because she always did. So she gave him one last push...

[@Eaglechica19]

That hit hard. ❤❤❤

[@PitBullPlaysGames]

she wasnt smiling because shes dead

[@BlueBerry-fp4dt]

​@@PitBullPlaysGames neither smile your parents because you were born

[@RaviTheGod]

Heaven.

[@matthewdaub]

He was not lifting for any medal that day. Because he already lost his gold.

[@FuriousGeorge22]

Wow nice

[@EeneMeeneMiste]

😢❤

[@catherinepalmer4812]

Beautiful ❤

[@ponglo1070]

This comment is also gold. Rembember Boys and Girls. Be happy with people around you. Time is ticking away and someday we all will be No more. Enjoy yourself ❤️

[@mathiasheinicke8976]

​@@ponglo1070he, 'rembember' 😂Hahaha funny

[@pranav.71]

Behind Every Olympic Player There is a Special Story...❤

[@grosmax2380]

We are witness to an act of sheer will and pure love. Actual goosebumps.

[@bontexx]

This is the kind of strength people truly admire. Well done, your wife is proud, sir.

[@olliemartinelli4034]

Love it when I go to the comments and see everyone else was crying too. Amazing how we all seem to emotionally connect to the same stories

[@jramirez2068]

I’m glad he won. Congratulations and condolences, from America.

[@francisnguyen6349]

The Greatest German Weightlifter of all time.

[@chrisiwidi]

Who was actually austrian

[@francisnguyen6349]

@@chrisiwidi It is.

[@HerbertGünther-t2n]

​@@chrisiwidisame thing.

[@Ghost_Divison]

​@@chrisiwidi So was a famous austrian painter yet everybody thinks he was german

[@BlesseDTrusTT]

@@Ghost_Divison XD

[@TehAuroraWolf]

The animation they did where his wife was there to help give him the lift is amazing too. It gets me bawling every time ❤

[@_Muser_]

Where can I find that?

[@coIakat]

It always reminds me of that, and I immediately cry. It’s so beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time ❤

[@---Michael---]

​@@_Muser_ search for Matthias Steiner animation or something, it's pretty much everywhere

[@I-D-F.24]

​​@@_Muser_"Matthias Steiner Animation" it is really heartbreaking, but wholsome

[@jacktimefilms5824]

Cheating. His wife helped. Deduct points and strip his medal.

[@juzzyjj6387]

what a moment. no matter where you from, you wanted this guy to win. incredible.

[@Luminated]

I always get teary eyed watching this. The animated version hits just as heavy also. Our loved ones who are watching over us, definitely have a helping hand in many things.

[@Ceen328]

Saw it live and as a german, I knew his story. That was the first time in my life, that I started to cry for a sport event.

[@antoniomargallo5317]

You didn't cry for sports, you cried for love, sacrifice and faith.

[@HotFreshBox]

@@antoniomargallo5317 Nevertheless at a sport event

[@TomSaveker]

Feelings and emotion can push someone that little bit further than everyone else competing….he had the reason

[@AschGalaxy]

His wife was up there in heaven watching and just imagine her reaction when he won. 😭😭💜❤❤😊😊

[@HydroSnorter3000]

Actually, she was chilling in eternal nothingness. may she rest in peace.

[@user-md7uc5tx6b]

@@HydroSnorter3000 *tips fedora*

[@HydroSnorter3000]

@@user-md7uc5tx6b I love plants vs zombies garden warfare 2

[@taternater7495]

@@HydroSnorter3000thank you for the gold kind stranger!

[@HydroSnorter3000]

@@taternater7495 Thats what 1800s bank robbers said.

[@TheYouTubeUserOfficial]

This is what you call “never give up, even if you are going through hard times”.

[@DatamoshX]

Motivation from losing a loved one is stronger than any other motivation

[@nuqmanmursyid569]

This comment aged like fine wine, sir. Paris 2024, men's 200m champion, Letsile Tebogo from Botswana. He also did it for his recently deceased mother.😢❤

[@Shiirow]

He looked up and said "Im doing this for you." She looked down and smiled as she reached down to grab the bar, lifting, "No, I am doing this for you."

[@asantaimeep]

B r o 😭

[@arhia6106]

Roleplayers gotta go please 💀💀💀

[@antisocialextrovert5062]

Corny bro

[@kenhutson3744]

Pretty sure that’s against the rules. Cheater.

[@ShameCobra]

I remember this. 2008 games were on another freaking level in so many of the sports.

[@idk_ddk010]

fax

[@timob1681]

greatest Olympics ever. especially as a swimmer, no other year comes close.

[@101MY]

The power of love and the promise kept. Respect warrior.

[@Frank-zu7kl]

Er drückte das Gewicht nicht alleine... Ruhe in Frieden Frau Steiner😢😢😢

[@lovingmayberry307]

How wonderful!!! RIP Susann. 🩷

[@deadman4167]

The human race can be cruel, disgusting and oftentimes cold. But there are some humans that outshine all the negative and bring hope to the rest of us. This person is one such example, the indomitable human spirit is truly a beautiful thing

[@shubhamrana3606]

If that is not pure joy than nothing is..the feeling is so palpable

[@togaprentice9927]

I would have BROKEN DOWN if I were in his position. Fulfilling a promise you made to someone before they passed is the best feeling. You didn’t let them down, you didn’t give up, you did it for them.

[@willmadiba6132]

Tear jerker. And I'm not one to cry😑. I definitely felt it in my chest. Beautiful.

[@Theforgotten10]

Loss has the power to destroy or lift up. He clearly made his decision on the matter.

[@Megratron86]

This is true love. The dedication and commitment never dies!!

[@issacplaz135]

Never seen something so authentic that’s pure love and hope

[@pranav.71]

There is a beautiful story behind every Olympic Player...❤

[@treatitlikeaboardgame3508]

Perfect song. If you've ever felt loss... you know The Night We Met - Lord Huron 😢

[@rodney-raysoemopawiro133]

was looking for this comment, thank you.

[@jono8635]

Thank you!🙏 Love Lord Huron. Ace up my sleeve one of my faves

[@aksharakale4811]

Absolutely

[@filsufgaming]

Thanks

[@iamzeus6195]

Being a PhD student who has never cried after repeated experiment failure, could not control emotion after watching this. Absolute emotional.

[@manoahvanderwolf3259]

There is nothing as cruel, unjust, and painful as missing a person in death.

[@DJKillerKira666]

I’m crying this is so beautiful 😭😭😭😭😭

[@shansharaf]

No doubt, two souls lifted the bar...❤

[@SB-ls7qj]

The type of love so many people deserve fr ❤

[@o377691]

Power of the human spirit. Absolute inspiration to all people suffering from heartbreak.

[@pearljam619]

All you need is love. Beautiful that he got to his fulfil his promise.

[@l_mm_l]

Love can do wonders, always appreciate your loved ones, love and be loved..🤍

[@edwinjoshuapineda2136]

We love you Brother 💖 solid fan from the Philippines

[@Water4life-iq1ov]

he was not alone at the bar

[@nathanhinojosa1326]

only in ohio💀

[@LHrdz]

The strength you can achieve with your mind and heart are in the same place lovely jester

[@laurenzetheok]

Goosebumps.

[@jacktimefilms5824]

The book series?

[@DharmenderSingh-yf4xp]

Made every one feel like crying, so emotional ❤

[@Faircafe98]

Very inspiring 😢❤

[@isaiahstemple]

So happy for him. You can tell how determined he was to make that promise 🥺

[@sharingan8360]

Ngl I cried, the photo at the end along with the medal hits hard, it's amazing what people can do for someone else

[@rohanshivadekar]

Every Olympic medal be it gold or bronze has a story. Every such story is unique, relatable and includes determination, hard work, sacrifice, and discipline. Kudos to all of them

[@alo_tsl8252]

I don't cry often but this actually made me cry

[@christycullen2355]

Genuinely makes me cry every time.

[@fred8868]

True love. True devotion and superhuman effort. Bravo Mathias !

[@mltronco]

I cried on this video... How he did it for his wife and for their love..

[@shubhamshukla3455]

these are the men who would move mountains for you just for a little love and appreciation

[@Richard-sq5zq]

Unvergessliche Momente einzigartige Erinnerungen ❤

[@shandrabjyrd2543]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@donnamchawaiiable]

I’m crying. The love he has for her is unmatched.

[@tiarairdanela3278]

I saw the news. His wife was died due to a car accident😭

[@DickRitchie92]

Nobody says: …was died It’s: His wife died in a car accident. That’s proper English. You’re welcome!

[@KunalBoruah-o7z]

The fire of love never fades. Well done, buddy. We're all proud of you.

[@testikuskitestdrivr6012]

He went from crushing realization in to full bliss raving happy in 1s after the lift. That's power of love. He was reconciled with his promise to his love. This amazing to get to witness.

[@keithpicardo5999]

you cannot skip this video forever ! one of the best story ! Goosebumps guaranteed

[@KCsFunHouse]

I will never forget this moment! I bawled then and I bawl every time I see the footage again.

[@jkidthunder1990]

Beautiful, heartwarming.

[@melodyjones5305]

Congratulations!So glad you were able to keep your promise , I can only imagine how you felt.❤

[@bonaldbonaldson5628]

There's something incredibly satisfying seeing someone fulfill a promise to an angel of heaven. The feeling of accomplishment must be overwhelming.

[@gryffonouneige9682]

Sport offers so many beautiful moments, it's very sad and very beautiful at the same time.

[@AllysonMendoza-i7m]

He deserved that medal ❤

[@Blackout201_]

I love that this shows up in my feed every now and then. Gives me goosebumps every time

[@strf90105]

He needed that closure more than the gold medal itself. It was his only chance to fulfill that promise to her.

[@carolinekamarinos2898]

I NEVER thought I would be SO moved watching a Power Lifter.... 💔💖🙏🏻 Sooooo heartwarming!! 💖

[@abboclarkarina8915]

I literally cry every time i see this

[@liammitchell2540]

“There were 4 hands on the bar that day” 😭

[@Armylink2706]

Stop😭

[@stefdanut123]

9999 iq bro respect❤

[@fletcherbrown6864]

So he was disqualified?

[@Darkour97]

I'm not crying you are. This man's will to fulfill his promise to his wife could've helped him move mountains that day.

[@johnjen6913]

I remembered watching this live. It was very emotional and just awesome!!!

[@DarthSherm94]

Why does this not have more likes? This is so heartfelt and so warming to see him fulfil his promise to his wife

[@adamcompson7747]

This is heartwarming warms my heart

[@tylerjaime5094]

I never cry but this made me cry. I’m so happy for him.

[@einSeev]

Probably the best sports moment of all time

[@benjaminhansen2307]

I've seen the video thousands of times and it still gets me every time. Goosebumps

[@19HarDMaN97]

Thats beauty of love and duality of life, love can make you reach mountaintops but also destroy you. Same with losing love but its up to you what you will do with those emotions, let them consume you or forge them in something great.

[@kunal4697]

This is too wholesome 😭