Frida Karlsson crushed the opposition in the 10-kilometre race and was 46.6 seconds ahead of silver medalist Ebba Andersson.
Norway coach Sjur Ole Svarstad is impressed - and scared - by Karlsson's progress.
"You just have to take your hat off and congratulate her. For those of us who enjoy cross-country skiing, it's fantastic to see," he says.
Norway's Kristin Austgulen Fosnaes, who finished ninth, joins the chorus of praise.
"What can I say? Words are not enough. She is just absolutely awesome. I am very impressed," she says.
We just have to let ourselves be inspired.
