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8 photos show Miss Universe contestants making history during the 2023 pageant

Amanda Krause,Anneta KonstantinidesJan 14, 2024, 16:16 IST

Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett during the Miss Universe competition.Hector Vivas/Stringer/Getty Images

  • Multiple contestants made history at the 72nd Miss Universe competition on Saturday.
  • Sheynnis Palacios became the first woman from Nicaragua to win the crown.

The 72nd Miss Universe competition was full of iconic firsts on Saturday night.

Sheynnis Palacios became the first woman from Nicaragua to win the crown, and Miss Nepal, Miss Colombia, and Miss Portugal also had historic placements.

Here were this year's history-making moments.

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Sheynnis Palacios is the first woman from Nicaragua to win Miss Universe.

R'Bonney Gabriel crowns Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios as the new Miss Universe.Hector Vivas/Getty Images

Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett is the first body-inclusive contestant in the pageant's 72-year history.

Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett during the Miss Universe competition.Hector Vivas/Stringer/Getty Images
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Erica Robin, who wore a burkini during the swimsuit competition, was the first woman to represent Pakistan at Miss Universe.

Miss Pakistan Erica Robin made history at Miss Universe on Saturday.Courtesy of Miss Universe

Athenea Pérez, who placed in the top 10, is the first Black woman to win the Miss Spain title.

Miss Spain Athenea Pérez during the Miss Universe competition.Hector Vivas/Stringer/Getty Images
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Miss Colombia Camila Avella was the first married woman and mother to place in Miss Universe, making it to the top five.

Miss Colombia Camila Avella during the Miss Universe competition.Hector Vivas/Stringer/Getty Images

Miss Guatemala Michelle Cohn, who is married and a mother of two, also made history with her Miss Universe appearance.

Miss Guatemala Michelle Cohn during the Miss Universe competition.Alex Peña/Stringer/Getty Images
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Miss Portugal Marina Machete was the first transgender contestant to place at the 2023 pageant.

Miss Portugal Marina Machete during the Miss Universe competition.Courtesy of Miss Universe

Rikkie Valerie Kollé was the first transgender woman to represent the Netherlands at the competition.

Miss Netherlands takes the stage during the Miss Universe competition.Courtesy of Miss Universe
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