There's an Astros cap at the Olympics thanks to Team USA speedskater Jonathan Garcia
Some of the best athletes in the world are battling it out at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang this month, accomplishing remarkably impressive feats at remarkably young ages (we see you, Chloe Kim!).
For every athlete fortunate enough to be given this opportunity, remembering their paths to Olympic competition and their individual journeys is a big part of the fun. Houston-based speedskater Jonathan Garcia, who was 7 years old when his Olympic dreams really took hold, repped his hometown by wearing an Astros cap and shouting out
Channeling my inner @JoseAltuve27 today before training today. #PyeongChang2018 #teamusa @astros #houston #texas #winter #olympics #Astros pic.twitter.com/sLO4r6Mhau
— Jonathan Garcia (@jagarcia23) February 12, 2018
Garcia also took part in the 2014 Games in Sochi, where he had a rather relevant big-name fan supporting him in his pursuit for gold:
Got some awesome support from my childhood hero @craig_biggio @astros #Texas #TeamUSA #Sochi2014 #Olympics #houston pic.twitter.com/nISwQClRfC
— Jonathan Garcia (@jagarcia23) February 11, 2014
This time around, Garcia will compete in the 500m on Feb. 19 in Pyeongchang.
