Lancashire girl beats off stiff competition to be crowned Miss Teen International 2026
A Lancashire teenager has battled hundreds to be crowned Miss Teen International 2026.
Saskia Lincoln, 18, who is a student at Preston College has achieved remarkable success in pageantry in a relatively short period of time.
Although she has only been involved in pageants for approximately 18 months, she has already established herself as a standout competitor on both national and international stages.
Prior to entering pageantry, Saskia was a rhythmic gymnast, where she competed at a high level and achieved both International and British medals, demonstrating discipline, dedication, and a strong work ethic from a young age.
Saskia is a qualified British Gymnastics coach and judge and Wefare Officer who coaches at One Step Gymnastics Club in Blackpool.
She works closely with younger gymnasts, who truly love and look up to her.
Saskia has a natural knack for coaching children, making each gymnast feel valued, confident, and supported, and they absolutely adore her.These qualities have carried seamlessly into her pageant journey.
Her pageant career began with Miss Teen Great Britain, where she placed as one of the top eight finalists. Winning the coveted Miss Teen UK Photogenic Award. She then went on to compete in Miss Teen Galaxy, achieving the title of Third Runner-Up.
Building on this success, she entered Miss Teen Pageants UK, where she was crowned the national winner, Miss Teen International, earning the opportunity to represent the UK on the international stage.
Saskia travelled to Peru to compete in the Miss Teen International finals, facing a very strong lineup of competitors from around the world.
Through her confidence, preparation, and stage presence, she impressed judges throughout the competition and ultimately placed first, earning the international title of Miss Teen International 2026.
Her national director for Miss Teen Pageants UK, Natashja Decker as well as her International Director Rodrigo Moreira have praised Saskia highly, stating that she works exceptionally hard and that she cannot believe how far Saskia has come in such a short period of time, particularly given how new she is to pageantry.
A standout highlight of her international appearance was her national costume, which was Victoria’s Secret–inspired and expertly created by John Tudhope of Distinct Designs from Nottingham, showcasing creativity, elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship.
In addition to pageantry, Saskia has also made her mark in the fashion industry. Last year, she walked at London Fashion Week for four designers, demonstrating versatility and professionalism on the runway.
She has also been chosen to walk at the European Pageant Expo as one of the Top 16 Queens of 2025, a further testament to her growing reputation within the pageant and fashion communities.
Alongside her competitive success, she is deeply committed to charity work. She has worked tirelessly with St Catherine’s and Derian House, and has also raised £200 for UNICEF in support of children in need.
She approaches pageantry with the belief that it is about far more than wearing a crown — it is about using the platform responsibly and making a positive impact.
Saskia is widely regarded as a humble, hardworking, and well-loved young woman, admired not only for her achievements but for her character, values and dedication.