Arman Hall, Tony McQuay and Gil Roberts combined over the first three laps to give LaShawn Merritt a two metre lead and the former 400m Olympic and world champion extended that to seven to win in two minutes, 57.30 seconds
The U.S. have never gone two Games without winning the men's one-lap relay, however, and after being upset by the Bahamas in London four years ago, were determined to secure the title for a 17th time.
Gold medalists Arman Hall, Tony McQuay, Gil Roberts and Lashawn Merritt of the United States stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4 x 400 meter Relay
Javon Francis stormed down the final straight to give Jamaica the silver in 2:58.16, while the Bahamas ran 2:58.49 to pip Belgium, who ran a national record 2:58.52, for bronze.
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