The 2008 World Sprint Speed Skating Championships were held in the Thialf arena in Heerenveen, Netherlands, on 19 and 20 January 2008. They were the 37th World Championships.
DQ = disqualified<br />NS = Not started
<small>Source: ISU</small>
DQ = disqualified<br />NS = Not started
<small>Source: ISU</small>
All participating skaters are allowed to skate all races.