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

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, crashed heavily in the Trouée d'Arenberg ''pavé'' section, shattering his knee. On top of this came a dangerous

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infection which nearly spelled the end of his career.

Results

12-04-1998: Compiègne–Roubaix, 266.5 km.

References

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