Education
After graduating from San Marcos High School in 1998, Warkentin attended the University of Southern California, from which he graduated in 2003 with a degree in communication.
After graduating from San Marcos High School in 1998, Warkentin attended the University of Southern California, from which he graduated in 2003 with a degree in communication.
While a Trojan, he was a four-time All-American. He was also awarded University of Southern California"s Willis Award as a freshman. Warkentin qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing following his performance at the 2008 Open Water World Championships.
The open water event at the Olympics was a 10-kilometer race, which typically lasts around two hours.
Warkentin became head coach of the Santa Barbara Swim Club on December 1, 2012, returning to lead his childhood team