McKeever accepts 'Bolt of the water' comparison

Britain’s Ed McKeever said he finally deserves comparisons with the fastest man in the world after winning gold in the 200m sprint kayak.

Britain’s Ed McKeever said he finally deserves comparisons with the fastest man in the world after winning gold in the 200m sprint kayak.

The 28-year-old had previously been dismissive of his nickname “the Usain Bolt of the water”, claiming it was undeserved.

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