Talackova later contacted lawyer Gloria Allred, who took on the case and challenged the organizers of the pageant, including future president Donald Trump in his capacity as the president of the international Miss Universe organization, to reverse the decision and allow Talackova to compete. The Miss Universe Organization reversed their decision prior to the case reached court. Trump's office released an official statement stating Jenna Talackova is eligible to participate at Miss Universe Canada 2012 as provided she meets Canada's legal gender recognition standards. "At the pageant on May 19 in 2012, Talackova made it into the Top 12, but failed to reach the top 5. In recognition for her efforts in attempting to compete in Miss Universe, she was one of four contestants who were given the title Miss Congeniality. Talackova was however named co-grand marshal of the 2012 Vancouver Pride Parade.
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