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We all know Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez bagged the Miss Universe 2009 crown at Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas yesterday. Here's a look at the newly-minted beauty queen and the competition's runners up.
Eighteen-year-old Stefania created history by taking the crown back to Venezuela for another year from 2008 winner Dayana Mendoza. Here she is seen smiling onstage shortly after her triumph.
A perfect 10
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Miss Dominican Republic
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Ada de la Cruz, 23, bagged First Runner Up position for the Dominican Republic.
Sultry stunner
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It was the first time since 2003, when contestant Amelia Vega won the crown, that the country finished off in such a high position. And it's all thanks to this sultry stunner.
Miss Kosovo
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Young achiever
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Miss Australia
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Twenty one-year-old Australian Rachael Finch was the Third Runner Up at this year's pageant. The statuesque 5'9" looker also ranked fourth in the evening gown round, with a score of 9.039.
Well-groomed
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Miss Puerto Rico
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Up to the challenge
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For the traditional costume competition, Mayra wore a boxing costume, complete with robe, gloves and the Coat of arms of Puerto Rico. It was a salute to the Puerto Rican boxing tradition, which has produced more champions per capita than any other place on earth.
Miss China
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Miss Thailand
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And finally, Thai contestant Chutima Durongdej, 23, won the Miss Photogenic title. She is seen here pre-taping her opening number for the pageant.
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