Katie Koczynski - a former U.S. skeleton competitor - said Friday that she had an idea that Demong might pop the question, but when it happened she was really surprised. "I was in line for the bathroom," she said. "He was like 'come over here' and I was like 'I gotta go!' You're a girl you think 'oh wouldn't that be romantic?' but then I was like 'he would never do that.' I thought we would be alone somewhere. I was in like total shock. I felt kind of ridiculous I couldn't even be emotional because I was in such shock."

As if winning medals and proposing were not enough, Demong - a four-time Olympian - was also named by his teammates to carry the U.S. flag in Sunday's Closing Ceremonies. Demong says that he looks forward to joining a roster that includes former Olympic champions Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair and Dan Jansen.

"You know winning a gold medal on the field of play is one thing that speaks to your hard work and your dedication to being an elite athlete. But to be chosen by your peers, especially someone like me who has been to four Olympics, who grew up in Lake Placid , it's pretty special to be recognized in that capacity," he said.

Demong says that he has put aside any plans to retire. The skier says he wants to work with younger team members to ensure the U.S. program continues to achieve Olympic success.