Inline speed skating at the 2001 World Games – Men's 500 m sprint

The men's 500 m sprint competition in inline speed skating at the 2001 World Games took place on 24 August 2001 at the Akita Prefectural Skating Rink in Akita, Japan.

Competition format
A total of 21 athletes entered the competition. Best two athletes from each heat advances to the next round.

Quarterfinals

 * Heat 1


 * Heat 3


 * Heat 2


 * Heat 4

Semifinals

 * Heat 1


 * Heat 2