LONDON, England (CMC) — Highly-regarded British sprinter Simeon Williamson said he was looking to prove Usain Bolt has a keen eye for talent.

Bolt, the Jamaican sprint marvel, has identified the 25-year-old Williamson, one of his training partners, as one of the sprinters that could seriously rival him.

Williamson has been sidelined with persistent knee problems since helping the British 4×100 metres relay team to bronze at the World Championships two years ago in Berlin.

He said he’s gotten over his injury problems and looked forward to the coming season, particularly with the 2012 Olympic Games in his backyard.

“I’ve now got a chance to prove Usain right, he told the Daily Star newspaper. “Doing the indoor season will get me back out there competing with the best.

“That will show what sort of level I am at going into the outdoor season. It can help make up for lost time.”

He added: “During the last couple of years I have had those injuries but in recent months, I have had no problems, so I hope things can now go smoothly for me.

“After missing last year I thought I would be 100 per cent this year, but I have still had problems. Now I am just getting ready for next year. I don’t want any niggles and want my knee to be 100 per cent.”

Williamson said he hoped for a change of luck and set some lofty goals for himself at the Olympics.

“I definitely want to make the 100m final,” he said. “I will also be hoping to get a relay medal. That would be a great double, especially after the couple of years I have had.”