The men's short track speed skating competition was held at the 2026 Olympic Games. The results determined the Olympic medalists in the 500 m distance.
Following the results of the semifinals, five athletes advanced to the A final, where they had to determine the winners of the 500 m race. Five more athletes competed in the B final for places from 6th to 10th.
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The first to compete were the athletes in the B final, which was ultimately won by Chinese skater Liu Shaoan, who in 2022 became the winner of the Olympic Games at this distance.
In the A final, Canadian skater Stephen Dubois won, beating Dutch pair Jens and Melle van't Wout. Dubois won his fifth Olympic medal and his second in 2026, adding a gold to his silver in the mixed relay.
At the same time, the result of another Canadian skater, William Dungin, was disqualified for violating the rules – he took the final fifth place.
Olympic Games-2026. Speed skating. (short track 500 m, men).
- Stephen Dubois (Canada) — 40.835 seconds
- Melle van't Wout (Netherlands) — 40.912
- Jens van't Wout (Netherlands) — 41.908