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Fans sing Eurovision star Lena's praises

Thousands of German fans welcomed 2010 Eurovision Song Contest winner Lena Meyer-Landrut as she arrived at the airport of her hometown of Hannover.

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Thousands of fans welcomed 2010 Eurovision Song Contest winner Lena Meyer-Landrut as she arrived at the airport of her hometown of Hannover in Germany.

Meyer-Landrut, wearing jeans and flowers in her hair, waved to her fans and posed for the cameras.

The 19-year-old high school student, who won Saturday's song competition with the catchy pop song "Satellite," was also welcomed by Lower Saxony's state governor.

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Later, the teen singing sensation travelled to the town hall to sign the "Golden Book" of the city of Hannover.

It was Germany's second win in the contest's 55-year history, and the victory means it will host next year's event.

The last time the country clinched victory was in 1982.


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