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

apnews.com November 17, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC

Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark has won the Miss Universe 2024 title, marking the first victory for a Danish contestant. She triumphed over Miss Nigeria in the competition held in Mexico City. Miss Mexico secured third place in the event, which featured over 120 contestants. The pageant included performances by 131 mariachi musicians and singer Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. This year saw the participation of several countries for the first time, including Belarus, Eritrea, and Uzbekistan. The event took place at the Mexico City Arena, which can hold 20,000 spectators.


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