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
Placements
| 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
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Congeniality |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Clairol Natural Instincts Style Award |
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Delegates
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
References
- ^ 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
- Miss USA official website Archived 2006-09-18 at the Wayback Machine