Birgit Dressel 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.
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Country
GermanyCategory
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1960 to 1987 · aged 26
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