Eighty-three delegates join Dayana Mendoza (Front), Miss Universe 2008 in a group photo at Atlantis, Paradise Island, August 14, 2009. The contestants are vying for the title of Miss Universe 2009 on August 23.

Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza, front, poses with contestants of the Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant for the official swimsuit photo at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Mendoza will crown her successor between contestants from 84 countries on Aug. 23.