The women's sprint competition of the cycling events at the 2011 Pan American Games was held between October 18 and 19 at the Pan American Velodrome in Guadalajara.

[1] The defending champion is Julio César Herrera of Cuba.

Fastest 12 riders continue to the eighth finals.

[2] The winners of each advance to the quarterfinals, while the losers advance to the repechage.

[3] The winner of each advanced to the quarterfinals.