Miss Universe 1972, the 21st
Miss Universe pageant, was held on 29 July, 1972 at the Cerromar Beach Hotel in
Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Kerry Anne Wells earned Australia's first Miss Universe crown.
Georgina Rizk of
Lebanon, was not allowed to crown her successor due to government restrictions because of fears of a terrorist attack. Lebanon did not compete in 1972 and Georgina could not be there to crown Miss Universe 1972. Wells was crowned by
Miss Universe 1970,
Marisol Malaret of
Puerto Rico and
Miss Universe 1971 1st Runner-Up Toni Rayward.
It was the first edition to be held outside the
continental United States.
Results
Placements
Special Awards
Order Of Announcements
Top 12
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Top 5
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Contestants
Notes
Debuts
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Withdrawals
* - Christiane Accaoui did not participate in Miss Universe as scheduled due to the instability of the Middle East following the terrorist attacks.
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Name Changes
* - The country began competed as .
Awards
* - Miss Amity (Ombayi Mukuta)
* - Miss Photogenic (Anne-Marie Roger)
* - Best National Costume (Carmen Ampuero)
General References
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External links
Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1972 delegates
1972
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1972 in Puerto Rico
1972 beauty pageants
Beauty pageants in Puerto Rico
Dorado, Puerto Rico
July 1972 events in North America