ACCA student Ed McKeever is looking to add to Team GB's Olympics medal tally this morning as he takes to the waters in the K1 200m sprint kayak competition.

For the past two years, McKeever has combined international competition with his studies for the accounting career he expects to pursue once he puts down his paddle for the last time.

He said: 'Some people compete in canoeing up until their late thirties. I'm not sure I fancy doing it for that long - I think I'll be ready to sit at a desk by then. Accountancy will be a whole new challenge.'

The world and European champion kayaker is a genuine gold medal contender and pits himself against the world's best on Friday in the heats and then semi-final with the final held the following morning.

Head of ACCA UK, Andrew Leck wished McKeever well saying: 'Everyone at ACCA wishes Ed the best and hope he can bring home the gold for Great Britain.'

Get the latest news in your inbox. Sign up to receive the Accountancy Live e-newsletter, HERE