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 GoldSilverBronzeKeith ConnorIan CampbellAston Moore

Results Qualification Held on 11 August

Qualification: 15.50 m (Q) or at least 12 best (q) 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 Rank Name Nationality Result Notes Keith Connor 17.21w Ian Campbell 16.93w Aston Moore 16.69 Ken Lorraway 16.27 Mike Nipinak 16.24 Phil Wood 16.05 Steve Hanna 15.97 David Johnson 15.84 John Phillips 15.59 10 Dave Watt 15.29 11 Gideon Cheruiyot 15.28 12 Gerry Swan 15.06 13 Maxwell Peters 15.06

References

Final results (The Canberra Times) Australian results