Birth date and place
Born on 19 August 1963 in the Karkaraly district of Karaganda region.
PERSON
Marat Zhylanbayev
Marat Tolegenovich Zhylanbayev was born on 19 August 1963 in the Karkaraly district of Karaganda region. A Kazakhstani marathon runner and public political figure.
Source confirmed 28.07.2026
Biography from sources
Career from source
- Known for ultra-distance runs across the world’s largest deserts and sporting records.
- Later became the leader of the unregistered Alga, Kazakhstan! party and participated in public political life.
Awards from source
Master of Sport of International Class. Sources mention records connected with marathon running and runs across deserts.