PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri sophomore diver battles through injuries

February 14, 2013 | 9:23 p.m. CST

Missouri diver Loren Figueroa is battling knee, shoulder and foot injuries on her way to the SEC Championships.

Loren Figueroa prepares to dive at the Mizzou Aquatic Center on Thursday afternoon. After winning the Big 12 Conference championship as a freshman, Figueroa suffered foot, knee and shoulder injuries during a dive. She has bounced back to have a strong junior season. | Greg Kendall-Ball

Loren Figueroa performs a twisting dive Thursday afternoon at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Figueroa is having a strong junior season after suffering foot, knee and shoulder injuries last year. | Greg Kendall-Ball

Loren Figueroa shows off the large scar on her left knee Thursday afternoon. She had knee surgery last year after suffering an injury during a competition in 2011. | Greg Kendall-Ball