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Marcus Stephen was the President of Nauru in 2011 until November 10 when he resigned. Freddie Pitcher became the President but was defeated on November 15 in a non-confidence vote. Sprent Jared Dabwido became the President from 2011 November 15 on.
Stephen became president on 2007 December 19 after Ludwig Scott was removed on a vote of non-confidence. 3 months into Stephen's presidency, he too was almost removed from office by a non-confidence vote. Eventually Stephen was forced to resign on 2011 November 10 due to corruption allegations. Marcus Stephen is a former Olympian in weight-lifting and has won 7 gold medals and 5 silver in the commonwealth games, as well as a silver in the world championship games.
Pitcher was appointed by his party to replace Stephen, but he could not retain confidence.
Dabwido joined the opposition and subsequently table the motion of non-confidence in Pitcher. The motion passed, and Dabwido was shortly elected president by parliament, 9-8.
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Who is the President of Nauru in 2013?
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