Yvonnee Ryding from Sweden won the 1984 Miss Universe title. Prior to being crowned Miss Sweden and competing in the Miss Universe pageant, Miss Ryding was a Swedish National Lucia Bride, formerly midfield soccer player and nurse. It was a well deerved victory for Yvonne, who, days before the finale, was voted the most deserving winner by the contestants. But Yvonne said she never expected to win, as her wardrobe was also limited and simpler as compared to that of the Latinas. Yvonne later worked as a model for few years in the USA and later in 1988 went back to Sweden.