SOCHI, Russia — Four-time Olympian Julie Chu will carry the U.S. flag at the closing ceremony of the Sochi Games.

The U.S. Olympic Committee made the announcement Friday, a day after Chu earned a silver medal with the U.S. women’s hockey team. It was her fourth Olympic medal — she has three silvers and a bronze.

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Emma Eliasson of Sweden takes control of th e puck away from Julie Chu of the United States during the first period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women’s semifinal ice hockey game. Chu has been selected to carry the American flag at the closing ceremonies.
Emma Eliasson of Sweden takes control of th e puck away from Julie Chu of the United States during the first period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women’s semifinal ice hockey game. Chu has been selected to carry the American flag at the closing ceremonies. The Associated Press

Chu says she is “completely humbled and kind of in shock” to be chosen.

A Harvard graduate, Chu has been with Team USA since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

The Americans lost 3-2 in overtime to Canada in the gold medal game Thursday night.

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