Miss Earth 2002 was the second edition of the

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pageant, held at the

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, Philippines, on October 20, 2002. In its second year, 53 delegates participated, exceeding the number of contestants in

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, thereby becoming the world's third biggest international pageant in terms of number of contestants.

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of Bosnia & Herzegovina won the title that year, also receiving Miss Talent. However, on May 28, 2003, the Miss Earth Foundation officially dethroned her "due to her failure to comply with the stipulations in her contract." Miss Air from Kenya, Winfred Omwakwe, took over the position of Miss Earth 2002. Omwakwe was formally crowned as the new Miss Earth 2002 on August 7, 2003 at the Carousel Gardens in

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, Philippines.

Results

Placements

Special awards

Major awards

Minor/Sponsor awards

Contestants

Fifty-three contestants competed for the title.

Notes

Debuts

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Withdrawals

;During the contest * – Jurraney Toppenberg walked out during the 2nd week. * – Adriana Luci de Souza Reis returned home with a kidney infection. * – Ivana Mucić ;Before the contest * * * * * * * * *

References

External links

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Miss Earth Foundation

Miss Earth Foundation Kids' I Love My Planet

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