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[@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."

[@Senkothepamperfox]

​@@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?

[@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😂😂

[@Yayz_Indiz]

@@juha2031you just don’t get it

[@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

[@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?

[@SebuKaz]

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 ❤

[@user-uc7gk4ch6s]

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]

❤❤❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@user-xv1jr8gy3c]

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...

[@AdityaTiwari-jp2mk]

I could have lifted anything that day - Mattihias Steiner

[@hugheslife3557]

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

[@Frthowhy]

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

[@brahmsianer5899]

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

[@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.

[@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 💀💀💀

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

He lifted for love, not for a medal. It's a beautiful promise fulfilled.

[@musicismypookie]

First like and reply on this dude who comments everywhere

[@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

[@Jan0683]

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

[@jacktimefilms5824]

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

[@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

[@Frank-zu7kl]

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

[@DatamoshX]

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

[@francisnguyen6349]

The Greatest German Weightlifter of all time.

[@chrisiwidi]

Who was actually austrian

[@francisnguyen6349]

@@chrisiwidi It is.

[@user-kb5yw1ux2o]

​@@chrisiwidisame thing.

[@Ghost_Divison]

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

[@BlesseDTrusTT]

@@Ghost_Divison XD

[@user-xc2sh9nu1m]

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

[@treatitlikeaboardgame3508]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ShameCobra]

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

[@gooooosy]

fax

[@timob1681]

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

[@liammitchell2540]

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

[@Armylink2706]

Stop😭

[@stefdanut123]

9999 iq bro respect❤

[@o377691]

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

[@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

[@laurenzetheok]

Goosebumps.

[@jacktimefilms5824]

The book series?

[@user-mr1hl7vq4o]

He deserved that medal ❤

[@aaronfowkes2117]

The power of love is unbeatable! Well done dude.

[@DJKillerKira666]

I’m crying this is so beautiful 😭😭😭😭😭

[@alo_tsl8252]

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

[@EFSpartan]

Ive seen this countless times but I cry everytime

[@ER-uy7ct]

I remember watching that. It was so emotional. He made his wife proud.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Inner1991]

My heart broke to atoms size when i saw that he used his picture, he could have gathered any well printed or framed nicely, but no, he got the one that they had in the room, so touching it really brought tears. ❤🎉

[@kunaldutta1008]

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

[@isaiahstemple]

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

[@christycullen2355]

Genuinely makes me cry every time.

[@issacplaz135]

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

[@juzzyjj6387]

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

[@Faircafe98]

Very inspiring 😢❤

[@melodyjones5305]

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

[@SL1MZ]

Proof that achieving goals through hard work is much more satisfying

[@SkitterMcBoo]

Dude his face after he drops the bar…. I can’t imagine the release of emotions he felt

[@shandrabjyrd2543]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@abboclarkarina8915]

I literally cry every time i see this

[@lainielevin8994]

This makes me cry every time I see it 😭

[@The_Lone_Ronin7]

When someone that truly loves you passes, the strength of their love will carry you for the rest of your days and will never fade

[@ssaamm89]

The angels from above helped him with that last lift!

[@einSeev]

Probably the best sports moment of all time

[@dthompsont3796]

I can actually feel his joy.

[@RyanSalm]

One of my favorite Olympics stories. She’d be proud king 👑

[@KCsFunHouse]

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

[@gryffonouneige9682]

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

[@tapasjani2121]

His wife gave him the remaining strength he needed ❤

[@HenriLefebvre-ls2xz]

When You Cry, It Picks You Up. It Really Picks Your Own Life Up Now. Great One! 🤯🥺😢😭😁❤️‍🔥

[@adamcompson7747]

This is heartwarming warms my heart

[@fred8868]

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

[@bontexx]

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

[@danshady5725]

Wasn’t planning on crying tonight, but this was worth it my friend… may she rest in peace bro.

[@erickcastellon1424]

There was a fan made drawing commemorating this moment and his wife helps him lift the bar it’s beautiful.

[@Richard-sq5zq]

Unvergessliche Momente einzigartige Erinnerungen ❤

[@puppylover7010]

These aren’t tears. My eyes are sweating.

[@mayuzumiandme]

Theres a really lovely edit of his wife's ghost helping him lift and then moving on its really sweet

[@Blackout201_]

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

[@jkidthunder1990]

Beautiful, heartwarming.

[@NateShredwards]

I couldn't imagine losing the one I love. She is my rock, my foundation and everything that is meaningful to me in the world.

He lifted for her, and that's truly beautiful. It's a triumph of love and dedication.

[@carolinekamarinos2898]

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

[@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.

[@AezBloxy]

This is a very emotional moment. People should learn from this

[@exploreravishek4653]

Legend says, his passed wife was dancing and crying on the podium silently...she was so happy for him which is more than worth of diamond or gold.... & Yes, love is priceless ❤

[@ashokkt01]

Sports, beauty and an unforgettable script.. ohh lord.

[@benjaminhansen2307]

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

[@Theforgotten10]

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

[@youraveragemonster]

He took third times the charm to a whole other level for his wife proud of him for that 🫡🫡

[@johnjen6913]

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

[@olsen203]

einer der schönsten und zugleich traurigsten momente im sport.. ich gönn es ihm von herzen

[@John82930]

Ja 👍

[@mintymushrooms8025]

Nobody stood a chance. What an inspiring motivation.

[@Vindy_Bloopers]

4 hands power that day. An invisible angel just lifted.

[@F412_YT]

What a wonderful moment 😢🎉

[@geeksofthegalaxy]

Bless him and may he find love again.

[@PPfilmemacher]

He has. This was 2008 and he remarried his current wife in 2010

[@TarunSingh-ep3yl]

No matter what country you're in this really does bring a huge smile on anyone's face❤❤

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

Best edit I ever saw when this clip, it zooms in, and his wife is on the end of the bar lifting it with him as an angel. 😢

[@Cristina-ne7xf]

What a beautiful and sad story. How much i would like to be loved by someone like she is loved by him.

[@genghis_connie]

I think he asked his higher power for help, then again - adding his wife’s name and a knuckle sandwich! What a feat of athleticism and beautiful gesture.

[@mohammedwajid5543]

This man's strength is not just physical... the mental strength he had was beyond what I could do... it's not fair how cruel life can be but I hope he and his wife meet again one day ❤

[@user-sm1cn7rl8c]

True love has no endings

[@BrandonEscobar-hd2lo]

True love has no endings

[@user-qz1mz1hb2h]

That was a very sweet moment

[@patryk123nr]

Bittersweet

[@Safize57]

History only Sport Can Write

[@photondebuger45]

That madam deserved the world and he gave it to her and more. I'm positive she is proud of you my guy.

[@user-xv7wm1ty1t]

Дед добряк , удачи ему и долгих лет❤