Miss Universe 2019 Swimsuit Competition

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December 9, 2019 9:52AM EST

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Miss Universe 2019 preliminary round swimsuit competition

Miss Universe 2019 preliminary round swimsuit competition — Contestants are seen walking in their swimsuits during the Miss Universe 2019 preliminary round in Atlanta, Georgia on Dec. 6, 2019!

The swimsuit competition at Miss Universe is always one of the most buzzed-about moments of the event, and the ladies slayed more than ever as they walked the runway in their bikinis in 2019. The 2019 Miss Universe pageant is on Dec. 8, but the swimsuit portion took place two days earlier, on Nov. 6. Gorgeous women from 90 different countries changed into bikinis and one-piece swimsuits and looked beyond fierce as they showed off their looks. Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, was one of the stunning women to show off her bikini bod during the competition, and she looked as gorgeous as ever in her simple and classic look. Of course, swimsuits are just one part of the competition — throughout the weekend, the ladies will also show off their national costumes, evening gowns and more. Keep clicking through the gallery to check out gorgeous photos of some of the 2019 Miss Universe contestants in their swimsuits!

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Miss Italy Sofia Mariloe Trimarco stuns in a bikini

Miss Italy Sofia Mariloe Trimarco stuns in a bikini — Miss Italy Sofia Mariloe Trimarco walks in her cow-print swimsuit during the Miss Universe 2019 preliminary round in Atlanta, GA on Dec. 6. The gorgeous brunette styled her hair into curls and accessorized with a yellow cape, red lip and hoop earrings!

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Miss Ireland Fionnghuala O’Reilly strikes a pose

Miss Ireland Fionnghuala O’Reilly strikes a pose — Miss Ireland Fionnghuala O’Reilly looks incredible in a beige-and-brown snakeskin swimsuit and green cape! With her natural curls, she looked fierce as she posed with her hands on her hips.

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Miss Vietnam Thuy Hoang shows off her toned legs

Miss Vietnam Thuy Hoang shows off her toned legs — Miss Vietnam Thuy Hoang is all-smiles as she shows off her gorgeous toned legs and insanely flat tummy in a two-piece bikini! The contestant kept her hair in a sleek high pony tail as she rocked her ‘Vietnam’ sash and a royal blue cape.

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Miss USA Cheslie Kryst slays at the preliminary swimsuit competition

Miss USA Cheslie Kryst slays at the preliminary swimsuit competition — Miss USA Cheslie Kryst looks so gorgeous as she flaunts her perfectly toned abs and sculpted legs at the preliminary swimsuit competition for Miss Universe! She kept her long curls down as she strutted down the runway with a smile.

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Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon struts on stage

Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon struts on stage — Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon dramatically moves her electric blue cape as she rocks a black floral print swimsuit. With her straight hair parted in the middle, she appeared to give cameras a serious look as she sashayed her way around the stage in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Miss Japan Ako Kamo is gorgeous in red

Miss Japan Ako Kamo is gorgeous in red — Miss Japan Ako Kamo stuns in a asymmetrical snakeskin bikini and a red cape. With bold bangs and a sleek hair style, she added a pop of color with a glam red lip and cape. The contestant also accessorized with a silver hoop earring.

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Miss Spain Natalie Ortega owns the stage as she struts

Miss Spain Natalie Ortega owns the stage as she struts — Miss Spain Natalie Ortega wears a cool 90s inspired tie-dye swimsuit as she models in the preliminary swimsuit competition! She paired the blue two-piece with a bright fuschia cape, which made her blonde curls absolutely pop. Her toned legs were elongated by a sexy nude sandal.

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Miss Israel Sella Sharlin places both hands on her hips

Miss Israel Sella Sharlin places both hands on her hips — Miss Israel Sella Sharlin wears an animal print suit as she dramatically poses with her hands on both hips. The brunette rocked loose curls for the competition as she showed off her toned tummy, shapely arms and sculpted legs. She opted for a bright blue cape and also rocked a hoop earring.

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Miss Angola Salett Miguel is seen in the Miss Universe preliminary competition

Miss Angola Salett Miguel is seen in the Miss Universe preliminary competition — Salett Miguel, Miss Angola 2019 competes on stage in G. Sonsie Swimwear during the MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta on Friday, December 6, 2019. The contestant rocked a strappy black sandal alongside her black-and-white print bikini.

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Miss Albania Cindy Marina is model worthy in the Miss Universe preliminary competition

Miss Albania Cindy Marina is model worthy in the Miss Universe preliminary competition — Cindy Marina, Miss Albania 2019 looks straight off the Victoria’s Secret runway as she struts down the stage in a starppy nude sandal and asymmetrical snake skin bikini. She kept her blonde locks parted in the middle aind straight as she rocked a bright orange cape!

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Miss Australia Priya Serrao is gorgeous in a bikini

Miss Australia Priya Serrao is gorgeous in a bikini — Priya Serrao, Miss Australia 2019 competes at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia in advance of the Miss Universe competition on Sunday, Dec. 8. The dark-haired beauty stunned in the two-piece swimsuit by G. Sonsie Swimwear, and, off-stage, works as a lawyer and policy advisor.

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Miss Aruba Danna Garcia is confident as she makes her way down the stage

Miss Aruba Danna Garcia is confident as she makes her way down the stage — Danna Garcia, Miss Aruba 2019 competes during the MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition in Atlanta on Friday, December 6, 2019. The Miss Universe contestants are touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown in Atlanta.

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Miss Armenia Dayana Davtyan

Miss Armenia Dayana Davtyan — Miss Armenia Dayana Davtyan is gorgeous in a floral and water color print swimsuit! Off stage, the brunette beauty has a passion for graphic design and cartoon illustration and is currently studying at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia.

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Miss Argentina Mariana Varela strikes a pose

Miss Argentina Mariana Varela strikes a pose — Miss Argentina Mariana Varela is gorgeous in the pre-liminary swimsuit competition for Miss Universe as she poses with one hand on her hips! She’s been vocal about her passion to end domestic abuse, and works alongside a movement that protects and helps women who are victims of violence called #almiedono.

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Miss Bangladesh Shirin Akter is gorgeous in tie-dye

Miss Bangladesh Shirin Akter is gorgeous in tie-dye — Shirin Akter, Miss Bangladesh 2019 is seen wearing a gorgeous blue tie-dye bikini top and matching skinny legging. She is the first-ever Miss Universe Bangladesh, and, outside of her modeling career, is a student at Dhaka University pursuing a degree in physics.

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Miss Bahamas Tarea Sturrup

Miss Bahamas Tarea Sturrup — Tarea Sturrup, Miss Bahamas 2019 flashes a gorgoues smile as she strikes a pose in a multi-colored bikini! She has actively fundraised to assist survivors of Hurricane Dorian and has made appeals to the corporate Bahamas and the world to support the mission of coming together in support of the multi-million-dollar damage that has affected the islands of the Bahamas.

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Sofía Aragón Miss Mexico 2019 Strikes A Pose

Sofía Aragón Miss Mexico 2019 Strikes A Pose — Sofía Aragón, Miss Mexico 2019, wowed the crowd at the Miss Universe pageant in Atlanta, Georgia on Dec. 8, 2019, hours before being named the second runner up.

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Miss Indonesia 2019 Frederika Cull Rocks An Animal Print Bikini

Miss Indonesia 2019 Frederika Cull Rocks An Animal Print Bikini — Frederika Cull, Miss Indonesia 2019, looked gorgeous as she rocked an animal print bikini during the swimsuit part of the Miss Universe competition. The brunette paired her outfit with nude heels.

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Miss France 2019 Maëva Coucke Looks Chic

Miss France 2019 Maëva Coucke Looks Chic — Mais oui, Maëva Coucke, Miss France 2019, looked stunning during the swimsuit part of the Miss Universe contest. The redhead showed off her lean legs in a skimpy two-piece.

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Miss Iceland 2019 Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir Is All Smiles

Miss Iceland 2019 Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir Is All Smiles — With her bouncing curls and bright smile, Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, Miss Iceland 2019, delighted the audience on Dec. 8 during the Miss Universe competition. She opted for a tie-dye style bikini.

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Miss Peru 2019 Kelin Rivera Owns The Stage

Miss Peru 2019 Kelin Rivera Owns The Stage — Kelin Rivera, Miss Peru 2019, turned heads as a top 10 finalist during the Miss Universe competition. The pageant was held at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi Looks Confident

Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi Looks Confident — Before she was crowned Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, rocked an off-the-shoulder bikini while representing her country South Africa. The activist looked confident and sexy as she took the stage.

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Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson Is Poised & Elegant

Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson Is Poised & Elegant — Madison Anderson narrowly missed out on being crowned Miss Universe on Dec. 8, 2019. Before she was named one of the three finalists, she took to the stage to show off her bikini during the swimsuit part of the pageant.

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Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Struts Her Stuff

Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Struts Her Stuff — Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA, may have had the crowd on her side but she didn’t walk away with the Miss Universe crown. Before the winner was announced, she wowed in an animal print bikini.

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Miss Colombia 2019 Gabriela Tafur Nader Wows In A Two-Piece

Miss Colombia 2019 Gabriela Tafur Nader Wows In A Two-Piece — Gabriela Tafur Nader, Miss Colombia 2019, made it to the top 10 of the Miss Universe 2019 competition. But the stunning beauty didn’t walk away with the ultimate prize.

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Kelin Rivera, Zozibini Tunzi & Madison Anderson

Kelin Rivera, Zozibini Tunzi & Madison Anderson — Kelin Rivera, Zozibini Tunzi and Madison Anderson were just three women competing for the Miss Universe 2019 crown, proving that beauty queens have both brains and poise. The competition took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

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