After securing her victory in Copenhagen, Conchita said: “This night is dedicated to everyone who believes in a world of peace and freedom. You know who you are – we are unity and we are unstoppable.”
The Netherlands came second with Sweden third.
It is estimated the competition was watched by 180 million viewers across 45 countries.
Conchita elicited huge cheers from the crowd as she took the stage in a fitted gown, and her trademark facial hair, before delivering an accomplished performance of her song Rise Like A Phoenix.
She went on to secure her victory with three rounds to spare eventually accumulating 290 points.
