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Archery competitor Khatuna Lorig, a native of the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, was chosen to carry the flag for the United States at the closing ceremonies.

Lorig didn’t medal in the Games, but learned while competing here that her homeland was the site of fighting involving Georgian and Russian forces. She worried for her friends and family.

“As an athlete, I tried to concentrate on the competition,” Lorig said. “I finally was able to talk to them and I found out they were safe.

“That helped a great deal.”