Makhloufi, who was paced by by two pacemakers surprised with a massive 2:13.08 to win French Pro Elite tour meet Nancy.
The Algerian mid-distance star now stands 1.14 seconds from current world record , which was set by Kenya's Noah Ngeni back in 1999 in Rieti.
The second place with a super-fast time took one of the pacemaker's Johnathan Kitilit (KEN), who crossed the line in 2:15.78 with compatriot Ewin Melly in third in 2:17.51
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