The stake jump became a real point harvest for Europe in the duel with the United States. Two Americans tore out at the entrance height of 5.35 and one at 5.55. There was only Cole Walsh, who fought bravely but finished in fifth place.
In the European summit it was more even. The duel was mainly between Piotr Lisek and Armand Duplantis. Both saved jumps early in the competition to stay on the right side of the new rule, which only gives eight jumps in total.
The first demolition for Duplantis came at 5.80 while Piotr Lisek sailed over the mound and took over the lead. But then there was no talk about it, Duplantis managed in the second attempt and then slipped right over 5.85 - while Lisek tore himself out.
- He is so cruelly stable at these heights, says SVT's commentator Jacob Hård.
Duplantis also chose to make a six meter attempt which he has been over twice during the season, most recently at Finnkampen. But the evening ended at 5.85 for Mondo, who is the world second this year after US Sam Kendricks.
The American who jumped 6.06 this year did not participate in Tuesday's competition in Minsk.