Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi left the rest of the field trailing to win the first global title of his career.

Makhloufi, 24, finished in a time of three minutes 34.08 seconds, racing away from American Leonel Manzano who took silver in 3:47.79, with Moroccan Abdalaati Iguider in bronze.

Makhloufi was reinstated in the Games on Monday, having been disqualified for not trying in his 800m heat.

Ethiopia's Mekonnen Gebremedhin finished 6th!!