Birgit Dressel

Birgit Dressel (May 4, 1960 in Bremen – April 10, 1987 in Mainz) was a West German heptathlete. Dressel participated in the 1984 Olympic heptathlon, where she ended ninth, and was fourth in the 1986 European Championships. She died at age 26 due to sudden multiple organ failure, which was at least partly triggered by long-term steroid abuse.

Birgit Dressel

Birgit Dressel (May 4, 1960 in Bremen – April 10, 1987 in Mainz) was a West German heptathlete. Dressel participated in the 1984 Olympic heptathlon, where she ended ninth, and was fourth in the 1986 European Championships. She died at age 26 due to sudden multiple organ failure, which was at least partly triggered by long-term steroid abuse.