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Woman Makes History by Being Miss World’s First Wheelchair-Bound Contestant

She’s smashing stereotypes by competing in Miss World Australia. (Photo: Instagram/@sashandcrown)

Often invoking the image of evening gown-clad women lined up with long hair, perfect white teeth, and legs for days, beauty pageants aren’t normally considered a place for differences to shine. Slowly but surely, though, things are changing and a positive movement has emerged, encouraging the idea that all bodies are beautiful.

And never was that more apparent than this weekend, when contestant Justine Clark became the first Australian woman in a wheelchair to compete in the Miss World Australia contest.

Road to Miss World Australia 2017 • Beauty comes in all forms ???? • #amasone #beautywithapurpose #missworldaustralia #aussiepageantgirl • #Repost @pageantqueenaus • @missworldaustralia

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The 26-year-old was taking part in the state’s final in Adelaide and was determined to prove that pageants could and should be an accepting place for all women.

“I want the catwalk to be a fair and inclusive place for everyone,” she told the Advertiser.

“A wheelchair does not define me or limit me. I can still be strong, feminine, and beautiful.”

Justine has been in a wheelchair for two years but has not yet opened up about the circumstances surrounding her disability.

“I don’t really want to go into what happened, but I want to be a role model and empower young women,” she said.

As part of the competition’s ‘Beauty With a Purpose’ movement, Justine was keen to help inspire others and spread an empowering message about body positivity.

“For somebody in a wheelchair to be able to compete is a big thing. I really hope it sends a message that no matter what your race, size, or disability — whatever makes you different — you are beautiful.”

Justine may be the first Miss World contestant in a wheelchair, but she is not the first person in a wheelchair to compete in pageants. Nila Morton, who is Miss Mauldin Teen USA, just competed in the Miss South Carolina Teen pageant and brought home the title Miss Congeniality. She was also recently named Miss South Carolina National Teenager and works to raise awareness for her rare form of muscular dystrophy.

My sash and my crown???? I am so happy to be Miss South Carolina National Teenager and represent my state South Carolina! ???? I am so ready to give to my community, show my platform, and continue to be a voice and inspiration to people. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see how my year goes! ???? if you will like for me the attend any events in South Carolina please dm me and let me know I will love to attend ????

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Miss World National Director Deborah Miller said Justine Clark’s involvement in the pageant was proof that “beauty comes in all forms.”

“I think Justine is incredibly inspirational, actually, and she really embodies what Miss World is all about,” she said.

On Sunday, Justine Clarke became the first Australian woman in a wheelchair to compete in the Miss World Australia contest. ???????????? #Pageant #MissWorld #MissAustralia #MissWorldAustralia #BeautyQueen

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    Though she didn’t make it through to the next stage of the competition, Justine hopes to continue working with the children’s charity Variety, which the pageant supports, and smashing down stereotypes in the process.

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Congratulations to the newly crowned 2017 Texas Miss Heart of the USA State Queens! I am excited to be your new Texas State Director and looking forward to seeing you all in November at our Miss Heart of the USA National Pageant in Orlando, FL! #missheartoftheusa #mhousa #journeytothecrown #sashandcrown #pageantry #texaspageants #texas #crown #texasqueens #pageant #instagood #instapageant #insta #sanantonio #sanantoniotx

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LOW NUMBERS in all age Divisions! All we need is YOU! All ages welcome! Join us for South Texas Miss Heart of Freedom Pageant on June 25, 2017 in Schertz, TX! No experience or pageant gown needed...Attire is Patriotic Casual Wear (Red, White & Blue) Crowning 14 Queens! Each contestant is required to donate a minimum of 10 Care Package Items to Benefit Lackland AFB Fisher House to support our Military and their Families! Register and Submit your Entry Fee at www.missheartoftheusa.com/stxfreedom #crown #missheartoftheusa #mhousa #greatcause #lownumbers #allages #joinus #patriotic #lacklandafb #contestants #pageantry #pageants #pageantfun #pageantgirl #insta #instagood #instapageant #freedomcrowns #redwhiteandblue #texas #texaspageants #insta #instacrown #bling #sash #sashandcrown

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Congratulations to all of the newly crowned Texas Miss Heart of the USA State Queens! It was such an Amazing weekend filled with cherished memories! Next stop.....Miss Heart of the USA Nationals! 👑#texasbringshomewinners #mhousa #missheartoftheusa #journeytothecrown #texasbringshomewinners #crownandsash #capturethecrown #pageantqueen #pageantqueens #texasmissheartoftheusa #texaspageants #texasgirls #pageantry #pageants #sashandcrown #thiscouldbeyou