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LAS VEGAS — Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating out 50 other beauty queens in the pageant televised from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
The 22-year-old aspiring motivational speaker and entertainer from Wilmington edged out first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean of San Diego and second runner-up Miss Arizona USA Alicia-Monique Blanco of Phoenix.
“It feels really natural,” Dalton said of her win. “This has been my lifelong dream. And whoever knew you could win in a turquoise gown?” The Associated Press
