In a surprise to me (at least) Anna Kournikova came from behind in the early polling to score a runaway victory in the RWD Beauty Pageant. It is a testimony to her long-standing popularity and her many adoring fans that she managed to score this win against a bevy of stunning women.
Her nemesis on the tennis court turned out to be a mere shadow in the beauty department, with Maria Sharapova coming a distant 8th place (of 13 contestants).
Tying for 2nd place were former Miss Universe Oxana Fedorova, and another come-from-behind artist (and supermodel), Daniela Pestova.
Olga Kurbotova, Vaughn's suggested late entrant to the field, managed a 3rd place finish and ran off with more than a few hearts in the process. I particularly like the photo in the hat.
4th place found my personal favorites in a tie. My initial choice was the lovely Karolina Kurkova, though I had a VERY difficult time picking her over "bendy chick" Alina Kabaeva.
Try as I might to avoid any of the beauties being shutout, the additional photos I added for gorgeous Valentina Zelyaeva did not manage to inspire a single vote.
So there you have it. The winner and perennial favorite amongst a cadre of Russian beauties - Anna Kournikova!
Link to the polling (and more important - the PHOTOS!!) --
http://www.russianwomendiscussion.com/index.php?topic=2180- Dan