The relationship between strength, exhibited by an athlete in both dynamic constant resistance and isokinetic exercise, and sprint performance was investigated in 12 wheelchair track athletes (32.2±9.3 years old, National Wheelchair Athletic Association functional classification ranging from II to V). Strength tests included a 1 repetition maximum (RM) bench press and an isokinetic arm compound movement (60°.sec‐1and 180o‐sec‐1). Times for a 40 and 100 m wheelchair sprint were also measured. A nonsignificant correlation was observed between the 40 or 100 m sprint time and the 1 RM bench press (r =‐0.38 and r =‐0.31) and between the 40 or 100 m sprint time and the arm compound movement both at a speed of 60°.Sec‐1(r =‐0.05 and r =‐0.16) and 180°.sec‐1(r =‐0.18 and r =‐0.11). Therefore, strength in the upper body musculature of the wheelchair athlete appears not to be a valid predictor of their wheelchair sprint speed. This finding emphasizes the importance of additional factors, such as racing technique, functional classification, and training experience affecting an athlete's wheelchair sprint performance.