The 1998 Paris–Roubaix was the 96th running of the Paris–Roubaix single-day cycling race, often known as the Hell of the North. It was held on 12 April 1998 over a distance of . Franco Ballerini won the monument classic; his team took all three podium positions.
Johan Museeuw, the winner of 1996, crashed heavily in the Trouée d'Arenberg pavé section, shattering his knee. On top of this came a dangerous gangrene infection which nearly spelled the end of his career.
Results 12-04-1998: Compiègne–Roubaix, 266.5 km.
+ Results (1–10)CyclistTeamTime 1 6h 57' 49" 2 + 4' 16" 3 + 4' 19" 4 + 4' 49" 5 + 4' 49" 6 + 4' 50" 7 + 4' 52" 8 + 6' 34" 9 + 6' 34" 10 + 6' 34"
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