London Olympics 2012:German weightlifter drops 432-pound barbell on his head: Video
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London Olympics 2012:German weightlifter drops 432-pound barbell on his head: Video

London : United Kingdom | Aug 07, 2012 at 9:03 PM PDT
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German Weightlifter Drops 432-Pound Barbell On His Head, Walks Away

Defending weightlifting gold medalist Matthias Steine, had a terrifying moment during the men's snatch onTuesday when he dropped a barbell weighing 432 pounds on his neck during the Olympic 105+ kg group A competition.

Steiner lifted the bar over his head in his second lift of the snatch portion but couldn't power through the crouch position and it came crashing down on his head and neck.

After this shocking incident Steiner couldn't come out for third attempt.

He was immediately tended to by medical officials and somehow got to his feet, saluted the crowd and walked off under his own power.Late he was taken to the hospital for X-rays.

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Beijing gold medallist Matthias Steiner was cruelly denied the chance to defend his crown in the men's over-105kg weightlifting competition at the London Olympics after he was forced to withdraw after dropping the bar on to his head and then shoulder.
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Posted By skooter skooter | 10 months ago
That was scary, good that he is all right and fine.
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Posted By mhatter99 Martin Kloess | 10 months ago
Well written. Thank you.
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Posted By nazish7 nazish7 | 10 months ago
It was really a shock.Thanks for taking time and give comments.
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Posted By Bea_Shaylee_Sayers Bea_Shaylee_Sayers | 10 months ago
I watched it live - it looked horrible.
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Posted By Chirurgeon Chirurgeon | 10 months ago
What a frightening experience. Glad their staff were keeping calm, and carrying on.
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Posted By Deepizzaguy George Vieto | 9 months ago
I am sure he felt like a building fell on his head as Robotman from the Doom Patrol would say in the comic books.
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