Conchita Wurst Wins Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Austrian Drag Queen Triumphs with "Rise Like a Phoenix"
Copenhagen, Denmark - May 11, 2014
In a historic victory, Austria's Conchita Wurst has won the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. Wurst, a drag queen, performed the song "Rise Like a Phoenix" and received 290 points from the voting audience. This is Austria's first Eurovision win since 1966.
Wurst's victory has sparked a debate about gender identity and acceptance. Wurst has previously spoken out against discrimination faced by LGBTQ individuals and her Eurovision win has been seen as a step forward for the community.
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