Defending weightlifting gold medalist Matthias Steiner walked away from a terrifying incident Tuesday when he dropped a barbell weighing 432 pounds on his neck during the Olympic 105+ kg competition.


The German was attempting to snatch 196 kg when his knees and arms buckled, causing the massive weight to fall on top of his head. Steiner collapsed under the barbell and instantaneously flopped while its mass bent his neck and head. He was immediately tended to by medical officials and somehow got to his feet, saluted the crowd and walked off under his own power.

He didn't return to the competition. The Associated Press reports Steiner went to the hospital for precautionary X-rays.

Here's How It All Happened.

All seem to be OK

When the Problem started

Trying to get balanced while pulling it off

Collapsed with the barbell

Lands on Him

The Weight pulls Him down

Pressed Down

Trying to Rescue self

Finally got Head Out

Covered to Protect Privacy

Finally Got Up Without Much Injuries

Thank God He was able to narrowly escape from the accident but couldn't make it back to the game.