Ortiz has had some great accomplishments this year , including getting to compete as an official United States speed skater .
Ortiz also had to weather a tragedy that struck as Ortiz was headed to Ortiz 's first - ever international competition .
Ortiz has had some great accomplishments this year , including getting to compete as an official United States speed skater , but he also had to weather a tragedy that struck as Ortiz was headed to his first - ever international competition .