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  • @GinkgoPete
    @GinkgoPete Před 17 dny +59095

    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
      @Senkothepamperfox Před 12 dny

      ​@@jotarokujo5132 u're an idiot

    • @RileyWritey
      @RileyWritey Před 12 dny +107

      ​@@jotarokujo5132
      How?

    • @Quackz15
      @Quackz15 Před 12 dny +784

      @@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
      @Denozo88 Před 12 dny +163

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

    • @TrumpyPumpyPants
      @TrumpyPumpyPants Před 12 dny +132

      ​@@jotarokujo5132 who hurt you bb?

  • @jnaoe
    @jnaoe Před měsícem +40841

    i'm not crying, you're crying

  • @SebuKaz
    @SebuKaz Před 13 dny +26358

    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.

  • @100000zombies
    @100000zombies Před 14 dny +3603

    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
      @kylemorley7801 Před 13 dny +149

      I hope your okay brother , head up

    • @kylemorley7801
      @kylemorley7801 Před 13 dny +98

      Or your crown will fall off king

    • @stellarnaut5186
      @stellarnaut5186 Před 10 dny +26

      Bro 😭

    • @MaxW69
      @MaxW69 Před 10 dny +55

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

    • @taqwiplays302
      @taqwiplays302 Před 9 dny +53

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

  • @jrskiller5735
    @jrskiller5735 Před 21 dnem +23207

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

  • @alistairmills7608
    @alistairmills7608 Před 14 dny +7098

    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.

  • @Lunabella123
    @Lunabella123 Před 8 dny +1360

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

  • @JTK_XXL
    @JTK_XXL Před 3 dny +36

    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.

  • @Frthowhy
    @Frthowhy Před 17 dny +9006

    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
      @zacherys1223 Před 13 dny +31

      @@jotarokujo5132who hurt u bro

    • @mayfort8573
      @mayfort8573 Před 12 dny +7

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

    • @jotarokujo5132
      @jotarokujo5132 Před 12 dny +3

      @@zacherys1223 who hit you on the head?

    • @abhinavram7920
      @abhinavram7920 Před 12 dny +1

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

    • @g0ldeclipse
      @g0ldeclipse Před 12 dny

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

  • @brahmsianer5899
    @brahmsianer5899 Před 21 dnem +5713

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

    • @Louisthesaxman1
      @Louisthesaxman1 Před 13 dny +16

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

    • @deco.7798
      @deco.7798 Před 11 dny +4

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

    • @elenas5946
      @elenas5946 Před 5 dny +1

      I will never not cry watching this

    • @ghsvideosreviews5499
      @ghsvideosreviews5499 Před 4 dny +2

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

  • @basstib.9343
    @basstib.9343 Před 2 dny +17

    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!

  • @TehAuroraWolf
    @TehAuroraWolf Před 13 dny +622

    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_
      @_Muser_ Před 10 dny +5

      Where can I find that?

    • @coIakat
      @coIakat Před 10 dny +8

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

    • @---Michael---
      @---Michael--- Před 4 dny

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

    • @Jan0683
      @Jan0683 Před 2 dny +1

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

    • @jacktimefilms5824
      @jacktimefilms5824 Před dnem

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

  • @matthewdaub
    @matthewdaub Před 21 dnem +3217

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

  • @olliemartinelli4034
    @olliemartinelli4034 Před 16 dny +903

    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

  • @Shiirow
    @Shiirow Před 3 dny +49

    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."

  • @lekebbles1392
    @lekebbles1392 Před 5 dny +45

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

  • @francisnguyen6349
    @francisnguyen6349 Před měsícem +993

    The Greatest German Weightlifter of all time.

  • @AschGalaxy
    @AschGalaxy Před měsícem +963

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

    • @HydroSnorter3000
      @HydroSnorter3000 Před 24 dny +16

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

    • @user-md7uc5tx6b
      @user-md7uc5tx6b Před 21 dnem +19

      @@HydroSnorter3000 *tips fedora*

    • @HydroSnorter3000
      @HydroSnorter3000 Před 21 dnem

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

    • @taternater7495
      @taternater7495 Před 19 dny +4

      @@HydroSnorter3000thank you for the gold kind stranger!

    • @HydroSnorter3000
      @HydroSnorter3000 Před 19 dny +2

      @@taternater7495 Thats what 1800s bank robbers said.

  • @pyropunch4398
    @pyropunch4398 Před 2 dny +3

    Song: the night we met

  • @togaprentice9927
    @togaprentice9927 Před 4 dny +26

    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.

  • @user-xc2sh9nu1m
    @user-xc2sh9nu1m Před 15 dny +387

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

  • @ShameCobra
    @ShameCobra Před 15 dny +165

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

    • @gooossy
      @gooossy Před 12 dny +1

      fax

    • @timob1681
      @timob1681 Před 5 dny +3

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

  • @isaiahstemple
    @isaiahstemple Před 12 dny +45

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

  • @liammitchell2540
    @liammitchell2540 Před 4 dny +2

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

  • @laurenzetheok
    @laurenzetheok Před 25 dny +129

    Goosebumps.

  • @DJKillerKira666
    @DJKillerKira666 Před měsícem +128

    I’m crying this is so beautiful 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @testikuskitestdrivr6012
    @testikuskitestdrivr6012 Před 14 dny +27

    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.

  • @deadman4167
    @deadman4167 Před 8 dny +7

    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

  • @alo_tsl8252
    @alo_tsl8252 Před 21 dnem +58

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

  • @Faircafe98
    @Faircafe98 Před měsícem +100

    Very inspiring 😢❤

  • @The_Lone_Ronin7
    @The_Lone_Ronin7 Před dnem +1

    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

  • @sharingan8360
    @sharingan8360 Před 3 dny +3

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

  • @christycullen2355
    @christycullen2355 Před 14 dny +26

    Genuinely makes me cry every time.

  • @einSeev
    @einSeev Před 18 dny +13

    Probably the best sports moment of all time

  • @ER-uy7ct
    @ER-uy7ct Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @abboclarkarina8915
    @abboclarkarina8915 Před 8 dny +12

    I literally cry every time i see this

  • @tiarairdanela3278
    @tiarairdanela3278 Před měsícem +101

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

  • @shandrabjyrd2543
    @shandrabjyrd2543 Před měsícem +30

    That is absolutely beautiful.

  • @lizzylahaie
    @lizzylahaie Před 4 dny +2

    He deserves the world but his wife was his world😭😭😭

  • @gryffonouneige9682
    @gryffonouneige9682 Před 11 dny +7

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

  • @adamcompson7747
    @adamcompson7747 Před měsícem +18

    This is heartwarming warms my heart

  • @ssaamm89
    @ssaamm89 Před 16 dny +11

    The angels from above helped him with that last lift!

  •  Před 3 hodinami

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

  • @melodyjones5305
    @melodyjones5305 Před měsícem +30

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

  • @jkidthunder1990
    @jkidthunder1990 Před měsícem +18

    Beautiful, heartwarming.

  • @KCsFunHouse
    @KCsFunHouse Před 11 dny +12

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

  • @kunaldutta1008
    @kunaldutta1008 Před dnem +1

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

  • @Hi-jl2wy
    @Hi-jl2wy Před 9 dny +4

    I only dream to find someone I can love that much. I know she helped lift that weight to make his dreams and promises come true.

  • @lainielevin8994
    @lainielevin8994 Před 4 dny +3

    This makes me cry every time I see it 😭

  •  Před 9 hodinami

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

  • @Trixy1706
    @Trixy1706 Před 3 dny +1

    This should be a movie

  • @fred8868
    @fred8868 Před 8 dny +4

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

  • @Richard-sq5zq
    @Richard-sq5zq Před 15 dny +26

    Unvergessliche Momente einzigartige Erinnerungen ❤

  • @Ren_Kichu777
    @Ren_Kichu777 Před 2 dny

    This brought tears to my eyes

  • @issacplaz135
    @issacplaz135 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @johnjen6913
    @johnjen6913 Před 14 dny +7

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

  • @Blackout201_
    @Blackout201_ Před 10 dny +7

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

  • @NateShredwards
    @NateShredwards Před 2 dny +1

    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.

  • @Inner1991
    @Inner1991 Před 2 dny +1

    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. ❤🎉

  • @19HarDMaN97
    @19HarDMaN97 Před 9 dny +12

    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.

  • @benjaminhansen2307
    @benjaminhansen2307 Před 10 dny +4

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

  • @Frank-zu7kl
    @Frank-zu7kl Před dnem +2

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

  • @sunilcr7547
    @sunilcr7547 Před 5 dny +1

    Your family is your biggest source of energy and motivation

  • @F412_YT
    @F412_YT Před měsícem +13

    What a wonderful moment 😢🎉

  • @Cristina-ne7xf
    @Cristina-ne7xf Před 7 dny +3

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

  • @corythomasgarcia5029
    @corythomasgarcia5029 Před 2 dny +1

    She helped him lift that bar she gave him peace 🕊️ his promised is paid 😇

  • @o377691
    @o377691 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @geeksofthegalaxy
    @geeksofthegalaxy Před 10 dny +6

    Bless him and may he find love again.

    • @PPfilmemacher
      @PPfilmemacher Před 5 dny

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

  • @carolinekamarinos2898
    @carolinekamarinos2898 Před 10 dny +14

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

  • @saschawittig328
    @saschawittig328 Před 2 dny +2

    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.

  • @ralijaonakevinjeff8153
    @ralijaonakevinjeff8153 Před 2 dny +1

    The power of love. Not only your wife but anyone you love the most.

  • @user-qz1mz1hb2h
    @user-qz1mz1hb2h Před 27 dny +10

    That was a very sweet moment

  • @erickcastellon1424
    @erickcastellon1424 Před 11 dny +16

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

  • @TarunSingh-ep3yl
    @TarunSingh-ep3yl Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @mayuzumiandme
    @mayuzumiandme Před 5 dny +2

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

  • @ashokkt01
    @ashokkt01 Před měsícem +7

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

  • @user-xv7wm1ty1t
    @user-xv7wm1ty1t Před 11 dny +3

    Дед добряк , удачи ему и долгих лет❤

  • @shinigami666SR
    @shinigami666SR Před 7 dny +2

    Im proud to share the same name with this champ. From one Matthias to another, i feel the pain of your loss, and i feel for you.

  • @bryanjoyner2263
    @bryanjoyner2263 Před 6 dny +2

    Wow this made me cry, seeing his joy when he made the lift is just so pure. You can really well he loved her and still does. She was watching him in heaven. May she Rest Peace ❤️❤️🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

  • @olsen203
    @olsen203 Před 16 dny +8

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

  • @harshvardhansharma463
    @harshvardhansharma463 Před měsícem +6

    Greatest

  • @Vindy_Bloopers
    @Vindy_Bloopers Před dnem +1

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

  • @exploreravishek4653
    @exploreravishek4653 Před 3 dny +1

    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 ❤

  • @genghis_connie
    @genghis_connie Před měsícem +47

    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.

  • @Safize57
    @Safize57 Před měsícem +6

    History only Sport Can Write

  • @claire_T.J.
    @claire_T.J. Před 7 dny +1

    The way he was so happy, I don’t even usually cry because of these videos, but this one melted my heart.

  • @HenriLefebvre-ls2xz
    @HenriLefebvre-ls2xz Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @sophdog1678
    @sophdog1678 Před 3 dny +3

    They edited out the bit where the little janitor in blue overalls comes out and moves the weight one-handed, while he mops the floor.

    • @JTK_XXL
      @JTK_XXL Před 3 dny

      As amazing as Anatoly is, he couldn't snatch or clean & jerk nearly as much

  • @anibalciceromadrazo658
    @anibalciceromadrazo658 Před měsícem +3

    ❤❤

  • @danshady5725
    @danshady5725 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @diorxdior3262
    @diorxdior3262 Před dnem

    That’s a king with his queen, flowers and gold at the end 👏

  • @StrjeremyRoblox
    @StrjeremyRoblox Před měsícem +5

    ❤😭❤😭

  • @Siatsgaming
    @Siatsgaming Před dnem

    Even though it was a very proud moment for every German, I just couldn’t stop thinking that he promised his wife something and followed through with all of his willpower and strength! Unbelievable and super genuine human being. I was so happy for him!

  • @CupidzGaming
    @CupidzGaming Před 6 hodinami

    I started crying, things like this never make me cry :(

  • @cookie_dough_hangover
    @cookie_dough_hangover Před 10 hodinami

    This broke my heart and put it back together at the same time.❤

  • @lostmarimo
    @lostmarimo Před hodinou

    the amount of power in his mind in the moment of the lift must have been insane

  • @tejasg9707
    @tejasg9707 Před 4 dny +1

    There's an animation video of this...
    If y'all watch that I can guarantee that y'all will cry 😭 🥺

  • @caos1181
    @caos1181 Před 10 hodinami

    I have seen that so many times and still have tears in my eyes seeing this.

  • @chief7174
    @chief7174 Před 9 dny +1

    full-filling the promise is worth more than the medal. the medal happens to be a great visual reminder that he kept his word

  • @bkhm984
    @bkhm984 Před 2 dny

    I have watched this story for many times but every time I watch again, I still get emotional 😢