Warkentin swam a strong race and was in the top 10 throughout the competition. He finished the race in 1:52:13. During the race, on the second of four laps, Warkentin was given a yellow card for contact with another swimmer, but was able to keep his position.
“I thought about that yellow card for most of the race,” Warkentin said. “I kept thinking I didn’t want to be the first guy to be disqualified the first time this event was in the Olympics.”
Great Britain’s Davies led for most of the race, however, a final surge by van der Weijden on the end of the fourth lap put him on top for the gold. The 2008 10km world champion, Russia’s Vladimir Dyatchin, was disqualified after being given a yellow card and then a red for misconduct during the last stage of the race.
“It was a typical race,” Warkentin said. “There were bursts of speed and lots of physical contact.” Warkentin, who was competing in his first Olympics at 28, only hinted at what the future has in store for him post-race.
“I love doing this,” he added. “I’ve had a great time and the race is the enjoyment.”
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