Anahita Rehbein, a 23-year-old student, has been crowned Miss Germany. “I could hug the whole world,” she said after coming out ahead of the other 21 competitors.
“It is a dream come true for me. I could hug the whole world,” she said.
The 23-year-old beat out 21 other competitors between the ages of 16 and 28.
In addition to the crown, she won a compact car, jewelry, travel and clothing for a year.
Rehbein was previously Miss Baden-Württemberg.
Second place went to 24-year-old trade clerk Alena Krempl from Montabaur in Rhineland Palatinate. Third place went to 21-year-old pre-school teacher Sarah Zahn from Dachau in Bavaria.
Miss Germany is the oldest beauty contest in Germany, selecting one winner every year since 1927.