TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: U.S. PRESIDENTS
Clue: The first two presidents not born in Virginia were born in what is now this state

SOLUTION: massachusetts

PROBLEM: Category: AUTHORS
Clue: In January 1999 this author issued a public statement reminding the world the third millennium really begins Jan. 1, 2001

SOLUTION: arthur c. clarke

PROBLEM: Category: THE OLYMPICS
Clue: Aside from racquet sports, one of the 2 other Summer Olympic sports in which men may currently compete against women

SOLUTION:
equestrian events or sailing