Fleetwood resident Garcia training as member of U.S. long track ice speed team

Fleetwood resident Jonathan Garcia is currently training in Salt Lake City as a member of the United States long track ice speed team.

Fleetwood resident Jonathan Garcia is currently training in Salt Lake City as a member of the United States long track ice speed team.

Also a member of 2012-13 World Cup Team, Garcia is currently ranked third in the U.S. in the 1000-meter distance race. He is also in the world's Top 20 at the same distance.

Garcia began skating in 1994 at the age of 7 in the sport of inline skating. He switched to ice in 2007.

After spending a full season on the ice, it was discovered his talent lies in short track speed skating, which is what he is currently training for in Salt Lake City.

For more information, visit www.jonathangarcia.us.