Let the Gifted Games begin!

Gifted Games contestants from San Benito High School roar out of the starting blocks, above, in the 50-yard dash at the annual event, held this year at Gilroy High School—and everyone gets a medal. The Olympics-style event began at San Benito High School 14 years ago, and now includes 450 participants from 23 schools at all grade levels and hundreds of volunteers. A Sunnyslope athlete, far left, scores at soccer, while Emma Reinhardt of Cerra Vista, left, throws a softball at the games.