The 2009 World Sprint Speed Skating Championships were held in Krylatskoje, Moscow, on 17 and 18 January 2009.[1] They were the 38th World Championships.
All participating skaters are allowed to skate the two 500 meters and one 1000 meters; 24 skaters may take part on the second 1000 meters. These 24 skaters are determined by the samalog standings after the three skated distances, and comparing these lists as follows:
Skaters among the top 24 on both lists are qualified.
To make up a total of 24, skaters are then added in order of their best rank on either list.