The Beer Mile: One mile, 4 beers, each lap around the track preceded by chugging one beer, penalties for vomiting. The first-ever official World Championship took place in Austin Wednesday night. The winner, Canada’s Corey Gallagher, did something I can’t even fathom:
Canadian wins Beer Mile World Championship with 5-minute run
Corey Gallagher! Just misses sub 5! 5:00.23 FTW! #FloBeerMile pic.twitter.com/kxrHWVEybD
— Flotrack (@Flotrack) December 4, 2014 It pays to drink beer and run fast. Ask Corey Gallagher #FloBeerMile pic.twitter.com/T5FqmCSsR5
— Flotrack (@Flotrack) December 4, 2014 Some expert analysis:
"What it came down to was his superior drinking ability." -Beer Mile World Championships play-by-play broadcaster
— Scott Cacciola (@ScottCacciola) December 4, 2014 The Canadians kinda dominated, actually:
Canadians go 1-3-5 at Beer Mile World Champs! Corey Gallagher 5:00.23 FTW and Jim Finlayson 5:21 World Master's (40+) record. #FloBeerMile
— Reid Coolsaet (@ReidCoolsaet) December 4, 2014 Although American Elizabeth Herndon set a new women’s world record!
Elizabeth Herndon! 6:17.76! That's a new world record! #FloBeerMile pic.twitter.com/dVTAOO1pqj
— Flotrack (@Flotrack) December 4, 2014 I really can’t imagine running a 5-minute mile at all, let alone with over 40 ounces of beer in my belly by the end of it. And that’s not even the fastest ever. Another Canadian once ran a 4:57. Well done, Canada.
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