George Hirthler

George Hirthler
OccupationWriter
Years active1989–present

George Hirthler is an American writer. 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.

Hirthler began researching the Olympic Games in 1989. In 2016, he wrote the novel The Idealist, based on Pierre de Coubertin, published by Ringworks Press. On June 23, 2022, he was given the Pierre de Coubertin Medal along with Rolf Lukaschewski, a neo-expressionist painter.

References

  1. ↑ Barker, Philip (June 30, 2022). "Coubertin Medal presented to artist and writer in ceremony". Inside the Games. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ Auchincloss, Matthew (August 8, 2024). "George Hirthler is committed to telling the story of Olympic Games' founder". RoughDraft Atlanta. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Hirtler, George (2016). The Idealist: The Story of Baron Pierre de Coubertin: A Historical Novel. Ringworks Press. ISBN 9780997475906 – via Google Books.