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There's an Astros cap at the Olympics thanks to Team USA speedskater Jonathan Garcia

By Adrian Garro

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 José Altuve:

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: 

This time around, Garcia will compete in the 500m on Feb. 19 in Pyeongchang. 

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