S Korean fury at 'Victor' who got away

The Olympic victory of a Korean speed skater competing for Russia has triggered outrage in South Korea, with public anger directed squarely at the national skating body.

The website of the Korean Skating Union crashed on Sunday under the volume of furious messages blaming its officials for the "defection" of Ahn Hyun-soo to the Russian team.

Ahn had become a sporting hero in South Korea after winning three gold medals at the 2006 Winter Games.