Finland sent 33 athletes to the 1978 European Athletics Championships which took place 29 August–3 September 1978 in Prague. Finland won six medals at the Championships.
Medalists Medal Name Event Martti Vainio Men's m Antti Kalliomäki Men's pole vault Markku Tuokko Men's discus Arto Bryggare Men's 110m hurdles Ismo Toukonen Men's 3000m steeplechase Rauli Pudas Men's pole vault
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