I wanted a T-shirt that says 'USA National Team'. It turned out to be a very smart decision.

- Mark Warkentin

You're either an Olympian or not in swimming.

- Mark Warkentin

There's a cardinal rule that you don't talk about sharks. If you don't see it, it's not there.

- Mark Warkentin

Some coaches are on power trips. I've never needed somebody to tell me I'm not working hard enough.

- Mark Warkentin

I couldn't beat Michael Phelps. A couple of years ago, I was racing against him and it just kinda dawned on me during the race that there was no chan…

- Mark Warkentin