Hosts China won the men's 4x100m relay gold medal at the Guangzhou Asiad here on Friday.

China lifted the title for the first time after 1990 Beijing Asian Games by clocking a season best 38.78 seconds.

Chinese Taipei got the silver in 39.05, while Thailand placed third in 39.09.

"I am so excited," said Lao Yi, winner of the men's 100m on Monday." The relay gold is more important to me than my individual gold."

"We are happy with the result," he added.

"It took us more than three months to prepare for the relay," said Lu Bin. "We performed quite well, but we still need some improvement in baton exchange."

(Xinhua News Agency November 26, 2010)