Sweden triumphs in controversial Eurovision
- Published: 26 May 2012 at 10.48
- Online news: World
Swedish star Loreen Saturday beat off a challenge from dancing Russian pensioners to win a spectacular Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan that the host hoped would banish qualms over its rights record.
Sweden's Loreen celebrates after winning Eurovision 2012.
Loreen, 28, wowed voters with a catchy dance number called "Euphoria" featuring an upbeat chorus accompanied by a high-kicking dance duet and a storm of artificial snow.
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