Frank Augstein / AP
Ell/Nikki, Nigar Jamal and Eldar Gasimov, from Azerbaijan sing their winning song "Running Scared" during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday.The Associated Press
DUESSELDORF, Germany — A mother of two and an international relations student from Azerbaijan beat out the much-hyped Irish twins and 23 other finalists Saturday to secure their nation's first-ever win in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Nigar Jamal and Eldar Gasimov, who go by the name Ell/Nikki, won 220 points for their classic pop ballad with a catchy refrain, "Running Scared," meaning next year's songfest will be hosted in Baku.
"I'm the happiest man in the world right now," Gasimov, 22, shouted to the crowd of 36,000 who packed the Fortuna Duesseldorf Arena to watch the show.
In the past three years, Azerbaijan has finished in the first 10 at the songfest, but have never before reached the top.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Azerbaijan wins Eurovision Song Contest
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