Chip later remarked, "I felt the entire race was like Seville's 10K race earlier this year. I felt comfortable in the pack. This is almost a dream come true. The next step is to qualify for the Olympics and get some more World Cup races in before Seville." "In a race like this, it really doesn't matter if you get first or second," said Mark as he commented on his and Chip's automatic selection as America's male representatives. "It's shocking (to me). I've gone to every practice and my shot finally came. I can't describe what this win feels like, but I have been away from home for 12 of the last 14 weeks training at altitude in either Colorado Springs or Mexico…"
As Warkentin said, "At 27 and at the end of my career, this probably would have been the last race." Not quite yet. With the Seville 10K team now set, USA Swimming's next goal is to help prepare these athletes for the all-important 10K race in a Seville river. The top 10 swimmers in Seville will automatically qualify for the Olympic 10K finals in the Olympic rowing basin on either August 20th (female) or August 21st (male).
Note: Final results of the race were unavailable at the time the author needed to head to the airport.
Strategy Pays Off - Men's 2007 World Championship Open Water Swimming Trials
Finish Report - Men's 2007 World Championship Open Water Swimming Trials
After The Race - Men's 2007 World Championship Open Water Swimming Trials
