Miss Universe Australia finalist Sienna Weir dead at 23. Images via Instagram @sienna_weir.
Who was Sienna Weir? Miss Universe Australia finalist dead at 23
Five things to know about Miss Universe Australia Sienna Weir, who passed away at the age of 23 after a tragic horse riding accident.
Miss Universe Australia finalist Sienna Weir dead at 23. Images via Instagram @sienna_weir.
From her academics to her cause of death — here’s five things to know about the late Miss Universe Australia finalist Sienna Weir who died on Thursday 4 May.
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1. SIENNA WEIR DIED FOLLOWING A HORSE RIDING ACCIDENT
News.au reported that Sienna Weir’s representatives and family confirmed her death. According to New York Post, the 23-year-old was riding a horse at Windsor Polo Grounds in Australia on 2 April when her horse reportedly took a tumble.
She was then rushed to Sydeney’s Westmead Hospital where she was on life support before she succumbed to her fatal injuries.
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2. SHE STUDIED AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Weir held a double degree in English literature and psychology from Sydney University. She told local publications that she was planning to move to the UK and pursue her career, spend time with her sister as well as her niece and nephews.
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3. SIENNA WAS A MODEL AT SCOOP MANAGEMENT
The beauty queen was a model signed to Scoop management.
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4. SHE LOVED HORSE RIDING
In an interview with Gold Coast Magazine, back in September, Weir revealed that she loved horse riding since she was just three years old.
“Although I’ve lived most of my life in the city, I have a deep and unmoving love for show jumping. My family aren’t quite sure where this passion came from, but I’ve been horse-riding since I was three years old and can’t imagine my life without it,” she said to the publication.
“I travel to rural Sydney 2-3 times a week to train and compete around New South Wales or broader Australia every other weekend,” she continued.
5. SIENNA WAS A MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA FINALIST
Sienna was one of 27 finalists at the Miss Universe Australia competition. She stated that this was an experience she will cherish for a lifetime in an Instagram post. Take a look…
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