36 Miss Supranational 2009 candidates competing in Plock

Ireneusz Czop, a Polish actor from Płock, is associated with the city that houses Poland's oldest school. The inaugural Miss Supranational beauty pageant will take place on September 5, 2009, at the Płock Amphitheatre, featuring 36 contestants from various countries competing for the title.

Faraliza Tan crowns Miss Singapore World 2009 Ris Low at Shangri-La Hotel

Faraliza Tan, a media and communication student at Nanyang Technological University, was crowned Miss Singapore World 2008 at age 22. She represented Singapore at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In 2009, she crowned Ris Low as her successor for Miss Singapore World, who later competed in Miss World 2009.

Mark Striegl submits Andy Jewett at ‘Total Combat 34’ in San Diego, California

Mark Striegl made his professional mixed martial arts debut at "Total Combat 34" at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park in San Diego, California, United States on July 25, 2009. There were a total of eight MMA matches on the card. The fifth match was a featherweight bout between Striegl and Andy Jewett. The referee … Continue reading Mark Striegl submits Andy Jewett at ‘Total Combat 34’ in San Diego, California

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Eddie Alvarez crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion in Hollywood, Florida

Eddie Alvarez, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States is the first ever lightweight champion of Bellator Fighting Championships. The mixed martial arts promotion held its 12th event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA on June 19, 2009. There were eight MMA bouts on the "Bellator 12" card. All matches were … Continue reading Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Eddie Alvarez crowned Bellator Lightweight Champion in Hollywood, Florida

USA’s Stewart Cink wins 2009 British Open in Ayrshire, Scotland

Stewart Cink, born in Huntsville, Alabama, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1995 and turned professional the same year. He joined the PGA Tour in 1997 and won The Open Championship in 2009, tying with Tom Watson before winning in a playoff. Cink stands 6'4”, while Watson is 5'9”.

Skåne’s Renate Cerljen crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2009 in Stockholm

Renate Veronica Cerljen, born in Staffanstorp, Sweden, became the first Miss Universe Sweden on June 6, 2009. At 21, she is set to represent Sweden in the 58th Miss Universe pageant in Nassau, Bahamas. The event featured 16 candidates, with Johanna Lundbäck winning the Miss Photogenic award.

Alexander Rybak’s ‘Fairytale’ wins Eurovision 2009 in Moscow

Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with "Fairytale," performed by Alexander Rybak. The event took place on May 16 in Moscow, organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Rybak, born in Belarus and raised in Norway, gained recognition through various competitions before achieving Eurovision success.

Tamar Ziskind crowns Malkat HaYofi 2009 Adi Rodnitzky in Haifa

Tamar Ziskind was crowned Malkat HaYofi 2008 in Haifa, Israel. She represented Israel at Miss World 2008 but did not place. In March 2009, Ziskind crowned Adi Rodnitzky as her successor. The Malkat HaYofi 2009 pageant featured 20 candidates and included performances by notable artists at the Haifa Convention Center.

13 most handsome UFC fighters 2008

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held its inaugural event at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA on November 12, 1993. The mixed martial arts promotion was founded by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie. In 2008, the UFC held 20 events. Here are the 13 most handsome MMA … Continue reading 13 most handsome UFC fighters 2008

Tansey Coetzee crowns Miss South Africa 2008 Tatum Keshwar in Sun City

Tansey Coetzee was crowned Miss South Africa 2007 on December 8, 2007, in Sun City. She represented South Africa at Miss Universe 2008, finishing in the Top 15, and at Miss World 2008, where she secured a Top 5 position. Tatum Keshwar succeeded her as Miss South Africa 2008.