Aranza Vazquez was on course for the final when her dive went wrongCredit: EPA

The Mexican landed flat on her backCredit: AFP

She told judges she was distractedCredit: Reuters

Her appeal did not get upheld

She broke down in tears with her coach
With 12 divers making it into tomorrow’s 3m springboard final, Vazquez was on course for a chance to compete for a medal with two rounds to go.

But her scoreless fourth dive ruled her out of contention in Paris.

Vazquez raised her hand after getting out of the water in a signal to the judges.

The Mexican was seen speaking to officials, believing that she was distracted.

But reports said that her appeal was turned down.

There was plenty of sympathy on social media for the gutted athlete, who was seen crying while being consoled by the pool.

One posted: “What happened to Aranza Vazquez in the 3M Springboard Semifinal?

“And why did the judges refuse to let her repeat the dive?

“Very sad for the Mexican… with this mistake she was out of the final…”

Another added: “Dramatic and sad!! Zero for Ara Vazquez. It will cost her the ticket to the final!!!!”

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