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His record of dedication in fighting against performance enhancing drugs has been well documented.<\/p>\n<p>By virtue of his experience and significant role in the swimming community, Leonard has a unique perspective on the sport.  In this video, he speaks candidly about the challenges that swimming faces, as well as what swimming coaches must do in order to be successful in their chosen profession.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#39;t miss out on this opportunity to see and hear from one of the leading figures in the world of swimming.<\/p>\n<p>Premium subscribers who download and read the November Issue of <i>Swimming World Magazine<\/i> from the <a href=https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/premium\/Default.asp target=_blank>Premium Section<\/a> will be able to enjoy all the multimedia elements embedded in the issue. <\/p>\n<p>The November issue contains the following SwimmingWorld.TV interviews:<br \/>\n* Diversity Interview with USA Swimming&#39;s John Cruzat, Jr.<br \/>\n* ASCA Interview with John Leonard About Issues in the Sport<br \/>\n* Technique Interview with Mike Bottom<br \/>\n* Running A Club Program with Murray Stephens<br \/>\n* ASCA Fellows Program with Tim Welsh<br \/>\n* Paula Schneider &#8211; Speedo North America&#39;s New President<\/p>\n<p>This issue is truly interactive with nearly 100 links for Premium Subscribers to get the rest of the story, results or even visit the web sites of <i>Swimming World Magazine&#39;s<\/i> advertisers.<\/p>\n<p>Become a Premium Member <a href=http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/swimshop\/shop.asp?iCatId=67 target=_blank>Today<\/a> to take advantage of these great digital versions of <i>Swimming World Magazine<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>November 2007 Issue<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Contents of The November issue:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img src=http:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/articles\/swimmingworld\/images\/200711-01sw_cover.jpg><br \/>\n3 TECHNIQUE: Freestyle: Sprinters&#39; Kick<br \/>\n8 ENGLISH CHANNEL RECORD CROSSINGS by Jason Marsteller<br \/>\n10 THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE by Neil Reynolds<br \/>\nNo other physical challenge on Earth quite encompasses all the problems you can face in the English Channel.<br \/>\n12 RCP TIBURON MILE by Tito Morales<br \/>\n16 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL SWIM MEET by Jason Marsteller<br \/>\n18 THE COMPLETE PACKAGE by John Lohn<br \/>\nBen Wildman-Tobriner\u2014gentleman, scholar and athlete\u2014is considered among the favorites for Olympic gold next year in the men&#39;s 50 meter free.<br \/>\n20 WORLD&#39;S FASTEST SWIMMER by John Lohn<br \/>\nHere&#39;s a look at some of the top swimmers who hope to be vying for the title, &quot;World&#39;s Fastest Swimmer,&quot; at next year&#39;s Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>DEPARTMENTS:<br \/>\n6 A VOICE for the SPORT<br \/>\n21 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE<br \/>\n54 FOR THE RECORD<br \/>\n59 CALENDAR<br \/>\n62 PARTING SHOT<\/p>\n<p><b>In the <i>Swimming Technique<\/i> portion of the magazine you will find the following:<\/b><br \/>\n<img src=http:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/articles\/swimtechnique\/images\/200711-01st_cover.jpg><br \/>\n33 Q&#038;A WITH COACH DAVE DURDEN by Michael J. 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