5,000 m, Men
| Competition | 1978 European Athletics Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Praha
 TCH
|
| Held | 31 August – 2 September 1978 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Venanzio Ortis |  ITA |
13:28.57 | ||
| 🥈 | Markus Ryffel |  SUI |
13:28.66 | ||
| 🥈 | Aleksandr Fedotkin |  URS |
13:28.66 |