1978 World Figure Skating Championships
| 1978 World Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | ISU Championship |
| Date: | March 7 – 12 |
| Season: | 1977–78 |
| Location: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Venue: | Ottawa Civic Centre |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles: Charles Tickner | |
| Ladies' singles: Anett Pötzsch | |
| Pairs: Irina Rodnina / Alexander Zaitsev | |
| Ice dance: Natalia Linichuk / Gennadi Karponosov | |
| Previous: 1977 World Championships | |
| Next: 1979 World Championships | |
The 1978 World Figure Skating Championships were held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from March 7 to 12. At the event, sanctioned by the International Skating Union, medals were awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
Vern Taylor of Canada became the first person to land a triple axel (albeit over rotated), in competition.