Short-track speed skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres

The men's 500 metres in short track speed skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics took place on 19 and 21 February at the White Ring.

Heats
The first round was held on 19 February. There were eight heats, with the top two finishers moving on to the quarterfinals.


 * Heat 1


 * Heat 2


 * Heat 3


 * Heat 4


 * Heat 5


 * Heat 6


 * Heat 7


 * Heat 8

Quarterfinals
The top two finishers in each of the four quarterfinals advanced to the semifinals. In quarterfinal 2, American Andy Gabel was advanced, and Canada's François Drolet disqualified.


 * Quarterfinal 1


 * Quarterfinal 2


 * Quarterfinal 3


 * Quarterfinal 4

Semifinals
The top two finishers in each of the two semifinals qualified for the A final, while the third and fourth place skaters advanced to the B Final.


 * Semifinal 1


 * Semifinal 2

Finals
The four qualifying skaters competed in Final A, while four others raced for 5th place in Final B.


 * Final A


 * Final B