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Walcott breaks Henry’s sprint record.
Theo Walcott is not only Arsenal’s fastest current player but he has also broken Thierry Henry’s sprint record at the Club.
In an exclusive webchat with Arsenal.com on Tuesday, Arsène Wenger revealed his quickest three players over 40 metres were Walcott, Carlos Vela and Armand Traore, with the Englishman pipping the other two on the line.
In fact the former Southampton striker has even snatched the sprint crown from his predecessor in the No 14 shirt.
“The fastest three players I would say are Theo Walcott, Carlos Vela and Armand Traore,” said Wenger. “And yes Theo is the fastest.
“He has the record on 40 metres. I think it’s 4.72 seconds or something like that.
“Thierry was very fast as well, 4.82secs. I don’t guarantee [the time] but it is in this area.
“Certainly Theo could have been a 100 metre runner. But Carlos Vela is very fast as well and Armand Traore is not far behind him.”
Walcott adds to Wenger woes.
Arsene Wenger’s problems this week have mounted with the news England winger Theo Walcott has picked up a hamstring injury and will miss Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Stoke.
The hamstring complaint is described by Arsenal as “short term”, and Walcott will be desperate to return as soon as possible as he is yet to complete a match this season after shoulder and knee problems.
Wenger also has Alex Song suspended for the Stoke game at the Emirates Stadium but right-back Bacary Sagna has recovered from his ankle injury.
“We had Sagna out injured but, normally, he will be available,” said Wenger. “However, Theo Walcott will not be available. He has a hamstring injury.
“As for the other players we had injured, the long-term ones I do not even speak about. But the players who looked to be shorter - like (Gael) Clichy, (Abou) Diaby and (Nicklas) Bendtner - will not be available. And, of course, Song is suspended for the weekend.”
