5 km classical, Women
| Competition | 1978 Nordic World Ski Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Lahti
 FIN
|
| Held | 20 February 1978 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Helena Takalo | FIN |
18:53.50 | ||
| 🥈 | Hilkka Riihivuori | FIN |
18:58.49 | ||
| 🥉 | Raisa Smetanina |  URS |
19:01.30 |