Gao Xinlong would line up in the men's long jump for China in search of a good result that will boost his confidence ahead of the Rio Olympics in three weeks.

A minute of silence would be obeserved for the victims of the deadly truck attack in Nice.

After a poor start, Gao would save his best jump for last as he soars to 8.00 meters to claim third place.

Top honors would go to Damar Forbes of Jamaica whose leap of 8.23 meters is enough to win the gold medal.

And in the women's pole vault, Katerini Stefanidi of Greece would win the gold medal with a height of 4.81 meters while China's Li Ling finished in sixth place with a jump of 4.40 meters.

Katerina Stefanidi (GRE) cleaed 4.81m winning the Women's Pole Vault at the 2016 Herculis meeting in Monaco.