Shark Pays Surprise Visit To Australian Paralympians

Norman spent more than half an hour with the team, who took the opportunity to have their photos taken and talk with the golfer.

Australia's Paralympic Winter Team has received a welcome boost from one of Australia's greatest ever athletes as the countdown to Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver continues.

Greg Norman, the Great White Shark, visited the Australian team Thursday during their training camp in Vail, Colorado, ahead of the IPC World Cup finals beginning in nearby Aspen on Tuesday.

Norman spent more than half an hour with the team, who took the opportunity to have their photos taken and talk with the golfer who spent an incredible 331 weeks ranked as the World's Number 1.

Norman offered his best wishes to the team, and said he will be right behind them when they ski for gold at the Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver from March 12-21.

Steve Graham, Head Coach of the Australian Paralympic Winter Team, said Norman offered his insights into what it takes to compete and succeed at the top level.

"Greg was absolutely fantastic. He was really relaxed and supportive of the guys. It was a real buzz for everyone to have him there," Graham said.

Please support the Australian Paralympic Committee and Australia's Paralympic Winter Team by visiting http://vancouver2010.paralympic.org.au and http://www.paralympic.org.au.

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