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Miss USA 1985
34th Edition
Miss USA 1985
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Host City
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Lakeland Civic Auditorium
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Dates
May 13, 1985
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Participation
51 Contestants
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Winner
Laura Herring
Texas
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Miss USA 1985 was the 34th Miss USA pageant, televised live from the Lakeland Civic Auditorium in Lakeland, Florida on May 13, 1985, held in honor of the city's centennial with a cameo by Mayor Thomas R. Shaw. At the conclusion, Laura Harring of Texas was crowned Miss USA 1985 by outgoing titleholder Mai Shanley of New Mexico, becoming the first Latina to win the crown.

Final Placements

Official Results
Laura Herring
Winner
Miss USA 1985•Edition 34
Laura Herring
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2
Brenda Denton
Brenda Denton
1st Runner-up
3
Laura Bach
Laura Bach
2nd Runner-up
4
Sarie Joubert
Sarie Joubert
3rd Runner-up
5
Kari Lee Johnson
Kari Lee Johnson
4th Runner-up
Top Finalists
Amy Coverdale
Amy Coverdale
1
Michelle Ducote
Michelle Ducote
2
Tina Machado
Tina Machado
3
Mercedes Waggoner
Mercedes Waggoner
4
Sophia Henderson
Sophia Henderson
5

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