The 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City made history by lifting the age limit of 28 and allowing older contestants to compete. Malta’s Beatrice Njoya, a 40-year-old single mother and domestic violence survivor, became the oldest finalist in the competition’s history.
This groundbreaking change also highlighted the inclusion of over 25 contestants above the previous age restriction among the 120 finalists. Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark ultimately claimed the Miss Universe crown, marking her the first Danish winner in history.
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