At the 1986 Miss Universe pageant held in July 1986 in Panama City , Panama , Fichtner placed first in the preliminary competition , third in semifinal interview , first in swimsuit and second in evening gown , which allowed her to advance as one of the Top 5 finalists of the competition , finishing her participation in Miss Universe 1986 as first runner-up to eventual winner , Bárbara Palacios Teyde of Venezuela
Miss Universe 1986
Miss Universe 1986
Christy Fichtner