LOS ANGELES — Amie Opie is a world champion.
The Butte cyclist won gold medal in her division in the 10 kilometer cycling road race Thursday at the Special Olympics World Games.
Opie, 42, won the Division 9 title by finishing the race in 20 minutes, 42.37 seconds. Veronika Verboten of Slovenia won the silver medal in 21:17.64, while Tamara Segers of Belgium took the bronze in 21:40.56.
Opie, who grew up in Walkerville, is a long-time employee at Stokes in Butte (formerly Albertsons). She works at the deli counter.
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Mary Peterson
July 30, 2015, 4:34 pmWe are proud of you Amie A job well done. Keep up the good work.
REPLYMarcia Doto
July 30, 2015, 4:44 pmCongratulations Amie on the Gold! You are a rockstar!!!!
REPLYJohn Castle II
July 30, 2015, 7:00 pmGreat accomplishment Amir! So proud of you!!
REPLYJohn Castle II
July 30, 2015, 7:02 pmGreat accomplishment Amie! So proud of you!!
REPLYShauna
July 30, 2015, 9:18 pmThat is so freaking awesome. We are very proud of you. Awesome job.
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