Praising the role of sprinter Usain Bolt in raising the level of interest in the sport, Michael Johnson said the sport's governing body should work with the Jamaican star to help promote athletics.
The Jamaican quartet of Nesta Carter, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Nickel Ashmeade and Bolt clocked 37.36sec, with the United States claiming silver in 37.56sec and Britain taking bronze (37.80).
Track legend Michael Johnson said Yohan Blake, who won the sprint double at the Jamaican Olympic trials, was a "legitimate challenger" to defending Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
A stunning spectacle of sport overshadowed a terrorist bomb that killed a woman and a monumental technological stuff-up.
A footballer with Premier League champions Manchester City has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after an early-morning car crash.
Formula One team Williams has tied up with Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson's company - Michael Johnson Performance Inc - to train top level athletes and get expertise in areas common to F1 and athletics.
America's legendary athlete Michael Johnson will wear spikes of a different kind when he competes in the Rolex Pro-Am golf in Doha.
Trinidad-born Kerron Clement broke Michael Johnson's world indoor record in the 400 meters at the US collegiate indoor track and field championships.