Miss America Nina Davuluri Dips in Atlantic Ocean After Win

Nina Davuluri takes a dip in the Atlantic Ocean after being crowned Miss America 2014 on Monday morning (September 16) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.

The 24-year-old New Yorker is the first Miss America winner of Indian descent and she has brushed off any racist remarks being made against her.

“I’m so happy this organization has embraced diversity,” Nina told the AP (via USA Today). “I’m thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss America.”

15+ pictures inside of Nina Davuluri taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean…