Arjen Robben clocked 37 kmph during his second goal against Spain
Arjen Robben at 37 kilometers per hour (22.9 mph) in his blistering breakaway for his second goal against Spain in Salvador on Friday. Photo: AP
Rio de Janeiro: A Dutch newspaper says that Arjen Robben ran faster than any footballer recorded on his way to scoring the final goal in the Netherlands' 5-1 drubbing of Spain at the World Cup.
De Telegraaf says it clocked winger Robben at 37 kilometers per hour (22.9 mph) in his blistering breakaway for his second goal in Salvador on Friday.
According to the paper, that broke the previous known speed record of 35.7 kph (21.8 mph) by Arsenal's Theo Walcott. Olympic champion Usain Bolt reportedly reached a top speed of 44.72 kph (27.7 mph) when he set the 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds.
( Source : AP )
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