Denmark made history at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant as 21-year-old Victoria Kjaer was crowned the winner. This marked Denmark's first-ever victory in the coveted beauty pageant. Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua has been crowned the winner of Miss Universe 2024, making history as the first Nicaraguan to wear the prestigious title. Her victory in the competition held in El Salvador marks a significant milestone for her country. In a ceremony held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, 21-year-old Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark was crowned the 73rd Miss Universe. She triumphed over 125 contestants from across the globe, marking Denmark’s first-ever victory in the prestigious beauty pageant’s history.