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Sporting Witness: Tears of a weightlifter

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Tears of a weightlifter

13/08/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Tears of a weightlifter

In 2008, Matthias Steiner overcame personal tragedy to win an emotional Olympic gold

In 2008, Matthias Steiner overcame personal tragedy to win an emotional Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Games.

In August 2008, the weightlifter Matthias Steiner created one of the most emotional moments of the 2008 Olympics when he sank to the floor in floods of tears after winning a gold medal. Steiner had lost his wife in a car accident shortly before the games and dedicated the victory to her. He had to lift eight kilos more than his previous personal best in order to win. Matthias Steiner talks to Ashley Byrne. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.

PHOTO: Matthias Steiner taking gold (Getty Images)

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