Miss Universe 2009

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009.[1][2][3] It was the first time back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by outgoing titleholder Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela. 84 countries and territories competed for the title and the pageant was broadcasted live on NBC and Telemundo. On August 22, Jewel Selver representing Turks & Caicos withdrew from the pageant due to illness (dehydration). Only 83 contestants competed in the final on August 23.


The presentation show, rehearsals, dress rehearsal and the grand final took place at Imperial Ballroom, the main 3,650 seats convention ballroom, at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort.

Placements




Participating nations and territories and results.Final results Contestant

Miss Universe 2009 Venezuela - Stefanía Fernández



1st Runner-up Dominican Republic - Ada de la Cruz



2nd Runner-up Kosovo[a] - Marigona Dragusha



3rd Runner-up Australia - Rachael Finch



4th Runner-up Puerto Rico - Mayra Matos



Top 10 France - Chloé Mortaud

South Africa - Tatum Keshwar

Czech Republic - Iveta Lutovská

Switzerland - Whitney Toyloy

USA - Kristen Dalton



Top 15 Albania - Hasna Xhukiçi

Belgium - Zeynep Sever

Sweden - Renate Cerljen

Croatia - Sarah Ćosić

Iceland - Ingibjörg Egilsdóttir





[edit] Final competition scores

[hide]Country Swimsuit Evening Gown

Venezuela 8.760 (4) 8.869 (5)

Dominican Republic 9.189 (2) 9.428 (1)

Kosovo[a] 8.790 (3) 9.250 (2)

Australia 9.264 (1) 9.039 (4)

Puerto Rico 8.533 (7) 9.050 (3)

France 8.640 (5) 8.650 (6)

South Africa 8.460 (8) 8.040 (7)

Czech Republic 8.350 (9) 8.010 (8)

Switzerland 8.611 (6) 7.890 (9)

USA 8.060 (10) 7.550 (10)

Albania 7.900 (11)

Belgium 7.870 (12)

Sweden 7.830 (13)

Croatia 7.811 (14)

Iceland 7.730 (15)