Miss World 1979, the 29th Miss World pageant, was held on November 15, 1979 in the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. The winner was Gina Swainson from Bermuda. She was crowned by Miss World 1978, Silvana Suarez of Argentina. First runner-up was Carolyn Seaward representing the United Kingdom and Second runner-up was Debbie Campbell from Jamaica. Swainson was a first runner up in Miss Universe 1979 represented Bermuda and Carolyn Seaward was a second runner up in Miss Universe 1979 represented England.
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