Eurovision Song Contest 1990 | ||||
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Country | Sweden | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | Melodifestivalen 1990 | |||
Selection date(s) | 9 March 1990 | |||
Selected entrant | Edin-Ådahl | |||
Selected song | "Som en vind" | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 16th, 24 points | |||
Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Sweden entered the Eurovision Song Contest 1990, held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
Swedish broadcaster Sveriges Television used their tried-and-tested pre-selection Melodifestivalen to select their entry for the 29th time. Melodifestivalen 1990 was held on 9 March, where ten artists competed.
Edin-Ådahl won the contest, beating 1983 representative Carola Häggkvist to second place. Their song, written by Mikael Wendt, was "Som en vind" (Like A Wind).
At the contest Sweden performed 18th, following Republic of Ireland and preceding Italy. At the close of the voting they had received 24 points, being placed 16th of 22 countries competing.