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Miss USA 2001
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| Miss USA 2001 | |
|---|---|
 Miss USA 2001 Kandace Krueger | |
| Date | March 2, 2001 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Genesis Convention Center, Gary, Indiana |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 51 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Kandace Krueger Texas |
| Congeniality | Monica Palumbo (North Carolina) |
| Photogenic | Katee Doland (Colorado) |
Miss USA 2001 was the 50th Miss USA pageant, held at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 2001.[1] The event was won by Kandace Krueger of Texas, who was crowned by outgoing queen Lynnette Cole of Tennessee.[2]
The pageant was held in Gary for the first time, at the Genesis Convention Center.[3] The city spent more than $6 million to prepare for the pageant.[3]
William Shatner hosted the pageant and color commentary was provided by Tommy Davidson, Vanessa Minnillo, Miss Teen USA 1998 and reigning Miss Universe Lara Dutta.[1] Entertainment was provided by Lara Fabian, Evan and Jaron and The Warren Brothers.
Results
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Placements
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| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 2001 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| Top 5 |
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| Top 10 |
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Special awards
[edit]| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Congeniality |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Clairol Natural Instincts Style Award |
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Delegates
[edit]The Miss USA 2001 delegates were:[4]
- Alabama – Laura Hoffman
- Alaska – Ivette Fernandez
- Arizona – Tasha Dixon
- Arkansas – Jessie Davis
- California – Jennifer Glover
- Colorado – Katee Doland
- Connecticut – Amy Vanderoef
- Delaware – Stacey Smith
- District of Columbia – Liane Angus
- Florida – Julie Donaldson
- Georgia – Tiffany Fallon
- Hawaii – Christy Leonard
- Idaho – Elizabeth Barchas
- Illinois – Rebecca Ambrosi
- Indiana – Sarah McClary
- Iowa – Clarissa Kroese
- Kansas – Kristie Knox
- Kentucky – Jo Pritchard
- Louisiana – Heather Hayden
- Maine – Melissa Bard
- Maryland – Megan Gunning
- Massachusetts – Dana Powell
- Michigan – Kenya Howard[5]
- Minnesota – Anne Clausen
- Mississippi – Melanie Vaughn
- Missouri – Larissa Meek
- Montana – CaCe Hardy
- Nebraska – Sujoing Drakeford
- Nevada – Gina Giacinto
- New Hampshire – Melissa Robbins
- New Jersey – Jeanette Josue
- New Mexico – Jennifer Adams
- New York – Lisa Pavlakis
- North Carolina – Monica Palumbo
- North Dakota – Michelle Guthmiller
- Ohio – Amanda Canary
- Oklahoma – Cortney Phillips
- Oregon – Endia Li Abrante
- Pennsylvania – Jennifer Watkins
- Rhode Island – Yanaiza Alvarez
- South Carolina – Candace Richards
- South Dakota – Beth Lovro
- Tennessee – Lisa Tollett
- Texas – Kandace Krueger
- Utah – Tiffany Seaman
- Vermont – Katy Johnson
- Virginia – Kristel Jenkins
- Washington – Bre Sakas
- West Virginia – Karen Long
- Wisconsin – Kari Jo Dodge
- Wyoming – Heather Jackelen
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Miss USA pageant began with swimsuit controversy". The Times. 26 February 2001. p. 20. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Judges name Miss Texas, Kandace Krueger, Miss USA for 2001". The Salina Journal. 4 March 2001. p. 8. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Pageant may enhance region's image in America". The Times. 3 March 2001. p. 49. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Contestants". The Times. 26 February 2001. p. 22. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Became Kenya Bell after marrying NBA player Charlie Bell. C.f. Weir, Tom (May 3, 2011). "Ex-Beauty Queen Accused of Assault on Warriors Guard". USA Today.
External links
[edit]- Miss USA official website Archived 2006-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
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