There were four Gordon Bennett Cups, all established by James Gordon Bennett, Jr.
- Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing
- Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning — for a time, a separate cup was also awarded for powered air racing
- Gordon Bennett Trophy (aeroplanes) – in the sport of air racing
- James Gordon Bennett Cup for schooners
Famous quotes containing the words gordon, bennett and/or cup:
“The dead have been awakened—shall I sleep?
The world’s at war with tyrants—shall I crouch?
The harvest’s ripe—and shall I pause to reap?
I slumber not; the thorn is in my couch;
Each day a trumpet soundeth in mine ear,
Its echo in my heart.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)
“Hating you shall be a game
Played with cool hands
And slim fingers.”
—Gwendolyn B. Bennett (1902–1981)
“There is not enough exercise in this way of life. I try to make up by active gymnastics before I dress when I get up, by walking rapidly in the lower hall and the greenhouse after each meal for perhaps five to ten minutes, and a good hand rubbing before going to bed. I eat moderately; drink one cup of coffee at breakfast and one cup of tea at lunch and no other stimulant. My health is now, and usually, excellent.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)