On June 20, 2010, Graeme McDowell, a Northern Irish golfer, won the 110th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, earning $1,350,000 from a $7,500,000 prize fund. Grégory Havret was the runner-up, receiving $810,000. The event featured notable players like Ernie Els and Tiger Woods, showcasing significant golfing talent.
Mariana Valente crowns Miss Universe Canada 2010 Elena Semikina in Toronto, Ontario
Mariana Valente, at 23, was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2009 on May 16. She represented Canada at Miss Universe 2009 but did not place among the top competitors. Valente later crowned her successor, Elena Semikina, in June 2010. Canada has 16 placements in Miss Universe history.
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins 2010 French Open men’s singles in Paris, France
Rafael Nadal, born in Manacor, Mallorca, is the son of entrepreneur Sebastián Nadal and Ana María Parera. He began his professional tennis career in 2001, achieving notable victories including five French Open titles and wins at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. The 2010 French Open saw him defeat Robin Söderling.
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Renate Cerljen crowns Miss Universe Sweden 2010 Michaela Savic in Stockholm
Renate Veronica Cerljen, born in Staffanstorp, Sweden, won the first Miss Universe Sweden title in 2009 and finished in the Top 15 at Miss Universe 2009. She later became the fourth runner-up at Beauty of the World 2010. Cerljen crowned Michaela Savic as Miss Universe Sweden 2010 in June.
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62 Miss Universe Canada 2010 candidates competing in Toronto, Ontario
Canada has achieved 16 Miss Universe placements since its first participation in 1952, with notable winners Karen Baldwin and Natalie Glebova. The Miss Universe Canada pageant began in 2003, with the 2010 edition featuring 62 competitors. Mariana Valente was crowned in 2009 and will crown her successor in June 2010.
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‘Satellite’ by Lina wins Eurovision 2010 in Oslo
Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut, born in Hanover, Germany, rose to fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with her song "Satellite." The song, written by Julie Frost and Josh Gordon, secured Germany's victory at the event held in Oslo, Norway, marking a significant milestone in her career.
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Mount Prospect, Illinois native Lee DeWyze wins ‘American Idol’ Season 9
Leon James "Lee" DeWyze Jr., born in 1986 in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is the winner of the ninth season of "American Idol," which aired in 2010. He faced expulsion from high school due to fights and has a supportive family. Crystal Bowersox was the runner-up, having a rich musical background and personal challenges.
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Larissa Costa crowns Miss Brazil 2010 Debora Lyra in São Paulo
Larissa Costa Silva de Oliveira, born in Natal, Brazil, is a beauty queen who won Miss Brazil 2009 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2009 but was unplaced. She later crowned Debora Lyra as Miss Brazil 2010. Larissa stood at 5'91⁄2" tall during her pageant career.
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27 Miss Brazil 2010 candidates competing in Sao Paulo
Brazil has won two Miss Universe crowns, held by Ieda Maria Vargas and Martha Vasconcellos. Larissa Costa, crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2009, will pass on her title at the national pageant on May 8, 2010, in São Paulo, where 27 contestants from various states will compete for the Miss Brazil 2010 title.
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Juan Garcia Postigo crowns Mister World 2010 Kamal Ibrahim in Incheon
Juan Francisco García Postigo from Spain won Mister World 2007 in China, competing among 56 candidates. He crowned Kamal Orlando Ibrahim from Ireland as his successor in 2010 during the event in South Korea, where 74 candidates competed. The pageant featured various challenges and notable judges, showcasing global talent.
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