Miss America Preliminary Swimsuit Competition 2013: Washington, Illinois and South Carolina Become Front Runners [PHOTOS]
Miss Washington, Miss South Carolina and Miss Illinois wowed judges during three days of preliminary competitions in the Miss America 2013 pageant in Las Vegas.
The three beauty queens won the awards for the Lifestyle and Fitness categories after modeling in swimsuits. Miss Washington Mandy Schendel and Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers wowed judges in a strapless white Catalina bikini while Miss Illionis Megan Ervin modeled in a black Catalina swimsuit with details in gold. Their scores will be considered in the finals.
During the finals set to air Saturday at 9pm on ABC in a special telecast, all the Miss America contestants will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening wear and talent. They will also have to answer a question on live TV.
Check out the Winners in Swimsuit Here!