Athletics at the 1978 Commonwealth Games – Men's triple jump
The men's triple jump event at the 1978 Commonwealth Games was held on 11 and 12 August at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Medalists
Results
Qualification
Held on 11 August
Qualification: 15.50 m or at least 12 best qualified for the final.
| Rank | Name | Nationality | Result | Notes |
| Ian Campbell | | 16.56 | Q |
| Ken Lorraway | | 15.63 | Q |
| 14 | Bogger Mushanga | | 15.45 | |
| 15 | Ronald Chambers | | 15.44 | |
| James Malleh Wadda | | | |
| Suresh Babu | | | |
Final
Held on 12 August
