Winnipegger Corey Gallagher wins Beer Mile World Championship

Winnipeg is still holding out hopes for aGrey Cupor Stanley Cup, but it can lay claim to the beer cup.

Winnipegger Corey Gallagher ran and drank his way to theBeer Mile World Championship inAustin, Texas, on Wednesday night, edging outNew York's Michael Cunningham.

Thecompetition requires people torun a mile and drink four beers.

Gallagher's time of five minuteswasjust shy of setting a new world record.