By ZOE SZATHMARY
Miss Nevada, who has a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo, won the title of Miss USA 2014 in Baton Rouge on Sunday night.
Nia Sanchez, 24, of Las Vegas wore a red fishtail gown as she was presented with her sash, bouquet and crown. Prior to the big reveal, she was seen in a nervous embrace with first runner-up Miss North Dakota Audra Mari.
Other runners-up in the pageant - which is owned by Donald Trump - included Miss Georgia Tiana Griggs, Miss Louisiana Brittany Guidry, Miss Florida Brittany Oldehoff and Miss Iowa Carlyn Bradarich.
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Winner: Miss Nevada USA Nia Sanchez, pictured, won the Miss USA crown on Sunday night
Big moment: Miss Nevada Nia Sanchez reacts to winning the 2014 Miss USA beauty pageant
Congratulation! Miss Nevada USA Nia Sanchez is seen getting her crown
Nervous embrace: Miss North Dakota USA Audra Mari, left, and Miss Nevada USA Nia Sanchez await the final decision
As the winner of the 63rd Miss USA pageant, Sanchez will move on to the Miss Universe 2014 pageant later this year.
The pageant queen, who works as a full-time model, referenced her martial arts knowledge in two interviews during Sunday night's televised competition.
When asked about the security detail guarding the pageant contestants, Sanchez said her black belt gave her a sense of security and self-confidence, but added that she didn't mind having the guards on hand.
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