1978 World Bobsleigh Championships
| Host City |
Lake Placid |
| Country |
 USA |
| Held |
4 – 12 February 1978 |
| Competitors |
14 |
| Countries |
3 |
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Two-men |
Men |
— |
Medal |
6 |
3 |
| Four-men |
Men |
— |
Medal |
12 |
2 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
East Germany |
 GDR |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| 2 |
Switzerland |
 SUI |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| 3 |
Germany |
 GER |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Medal winners