Breaking away: Milligan University student captures Olympic cycling medal in Tokyo

Milligan University’s Megan Jastrab already has a stellar resume as a competitive cyclist with 3 world titles and 29 national championships on the junior circuit.

The 19-year-old became the first Olympic athlete and medalist in Milligan history capturing bronze in the team competition at the Tokyo Games and along with her teammates set a new American record with a time of 4 minutes 7 seconds.

Jastrab, a native of Apple Valley, California, has one more event on Friday. Set your clocks as those trials will begin at 4 a.m. eastern time.

(IMAGE: USA Cycling)