Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City

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Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024, marking the first time a contestant from Denmark has won the title. The event took place in Mexico City, featuring over 120 contestants. The first runner-up was Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria, followed by Maria Fernanda Beltran from Mexico, Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand, and Ileana Marquez from Venezuela. Marquez made history as the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela. This year's pageant included women over 28, a change from previous competitions. The event has been rebranding under new ownership, aiming to address criticisms about traditional views of femininity.


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