Miss Universe 1980 pageant was won by Shawn Weatherly from USA. Her closest rivals were Miss Scotland Linda Gallagher, who was first runner-up, and Denyse Nottle of New Zealand (who placed second in the interview and swimsuit competitions), who was second runner-up. Shawn actually got the highest marks by a huge margin, in all stages of the competition, and hence it was a well deserved victory.