Miss USA Alma Cooper is one of a record 125 contestants from all stretches of the world who will dispute the title of Miss Universe 2024 on Saturday. The 73rd edition of the pageant will be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, where current Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua will crown her successor.
On Nov. 14, the contestants faced the preliminary phase, which included an evening gown runway show and a swimsuit competition. Ultimately, the competition ended with Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig taking the crown as the new Miss Universe.
The Top finalists included:
• Miss Universe winner, Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig
• First Runner-up: Nigeria – Chidimma Adetshina
• Second Runner-up: Mexico – María Fernanda Beltrán
• Third Runner-up: Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri
Ahead, photos of the Miss Universe 2024 swimwear competition contestants.
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Miss Denmark, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss United States, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss United States Alma Cooper participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Nigeria, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, walks on stage in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Australia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Australia Zoe Creed participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Eritrea, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Eritrea Cortar Tewoldemedhin participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Mexico, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Mexico, Maria Fernanda Beltran, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Puerto Rico, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colin, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Belgium, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Belgium Kenza Ameloot participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Bolivia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Bolivia Juliana Barrientos participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Bonaire, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Bonaire Ruby Pouchet participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Botswana, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Botswana Thanolo Keutwile participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Brazil, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Brazil Luana Cavalcante participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss British Virgin Islands, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss British Virgin Islands Deyounce Lowenfield participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Bulgaria, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Bulgaria Elena Vian participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Cyprus, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Cyprus Katerina Dimitriou participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Cuba, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Cuba Marianela Ancheta participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Croatia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Croatia Zrinka Coric participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Costa Rica, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Costa Rica Elena Hidalgo participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Colombia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Colombia Daniela Toloza participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss China, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss China Jia Qi participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Chile, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Chile Emilia Dides participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Canada, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Canada Ashley Callingbull participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Denmark, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Dominican Republic, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Dominican Republic Celinee Santos participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Ecuador, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Ecuador Tema Mara participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss El Salvador, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss El Salvador Florence Garcia participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Equatorial Guinea, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Equatorial Guinea Diana Angono Mouhafo participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Estonia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Estonia Valeria Vasilieva participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Finland, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Finland Matilda Wirtavuori participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss France, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss France Indira Ampiot participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Germany, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Germany Pia Theissen participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Great Britain, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Great Britain Christina Dela Cruz Chalk participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Aruba, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Aruba, Anouk Eman, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Denmark, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition Рshow at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss India, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss India, Rhea Singha, walks on stage in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Serbia, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Serbia, Ivana Trisic, walks on stage in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Nicaragua, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Nicaragua, Geyssell Garcia, walks on stage in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Egypt, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Show
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Egypt, Logina Salah, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss India, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss India Rhea Singha participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Thailand, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Venezuela, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Venezuela Ileana Marquez participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Miss Zimbabwe, The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition
Image Credit: Getty Images Miss Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.