Mans Zelmerlow performed Heroes in the Austrian capital after being the bookies' favourite for much of the run up before going on to win an impressive 365 points.
The 28 year old best known for taking part in Idol 2005 cruised through Thursday's semi final despite some controversy over anti gay comments he apologised for last year.
Eurovision 2015 final live blog as it happenedIt was a three horse race between Sweden Russia and Italy for much of the results process with Russia coming second and Italy third. Belgium came fourth Australian fifth and the UK a disappointing 24th.
Trans singer Conchita Wurst won last year's contest with her memorable long black hair and beard and powerful singing voice. Rise Like a Phoenix was praised as Bond like and rocketed Conchita to global LGBT icon status.
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