Description: (Austrian-German Former Weightlifter)
Matthias Steiner is a former weightlifter who competed for Austria before transitioning to represent Germany. He achieved success in both countries, winning national championships and setting records for Austria before becoming a German citizen and experiencing further accomplishments. Despite a personal tragedy, Steiner persevered in his weightlifting career and achieved significant milestones, including winning silver at the European Championships and gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics.