George Hirthler
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| Occupation | Writer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
George Hirthler is an American writer.[1][2] He is best known for writing the novel The Idealist, published by Ringworks Press. His novel earned him the Pierre de Coubertin Medal from the International Olympic Committee.[3][4]
Hirthler began researching the Olympic Games in 1989.[3] In 2016, he wrote the novel The Idealist, based on Pierre de Coubertin,[5] published by Ringworks Press.[3][6] On June 23, 2022, he was given the Pierre de Coubertin Medal along with Rolf Lukaschewski, a neo-expressionist painter.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Barker, Philip (June 30, 2022). "Coubertin Medal presented to artist and writer in ceremony". Inside the Games. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ Washington, Noah (April 28, 2025). ""The Games in Black & White" highlights Atlanta's Olympic legacy and Civil Rights roots". Atlanta Voice. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Sheidlower, Noah (June 24, 2022). "Atlanta resident George Hirthler receives rare Pierre de Coubertin Medal from International Olympic Committee". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- 1 2 "The Pierre de Coubertin Medal Awarded To Artist Rolf Lukaschewski and Author George Hirthler". International Olympic Committee (in French). June 23, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ Auchincloss, Matthew (August 8, 2024). "George Hirthler is committed to telling the story of Olympic Games' founder". RoughDraft Atlanta. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ↑ Hirtler, George (2016). The Idealist: The Story of Baron Pierre de Coubertin: A Historical Novel. Ringworks Press. ISBN 9780997475906 – via Google Books.
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