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Murray Wenzel

Diver Rousseau surprises himself in near medal miss

Aussie hope Cassiel Rousseau has finished fourth in the 10m platform in Paris. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Cassiel Rousseau's happy-go-lucky Paris campaign has almost netted him a medal, the Australian pipped for bronze in a 10m platform final with its share of twists and turns.

The 23-year-old from Brisbane, a world champion in the event last year, hadn't rated himself a medal chance even after finding his groove to qualify fourth for the Saturday final in Paris.

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